OxfordDic-1 Flashcards

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believing in or based on the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights

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egalitarian

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2
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sentimental in an exaggerated or false way

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mawkish

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3
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an effusively enthusiastic or ecstatic expression of feeling

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rhapsody

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4
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showing or expressing gratitude, pleasure or approval in an unrestraint or heartfelt manner

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effusively

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5
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a great public sacrifice

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hecatomb

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6
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harsh criticism or censure

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opprobrium

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7
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a strong verbal or written attack on someone or something

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polemic

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8
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a portion of something, especially money

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tranch

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9
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a person, especially a diplomat, invested with the full power of independent action on behalf of their government

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plenipotentiary

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10
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smear or rub with oil

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anoint

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11
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the process of reducing something’s strength or effectiveness through sustained attack or pressure

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attrition

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12
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a person who has no or the religion of the minority

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infidel

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13
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become subject to (something unwelcome or unpleasant) as a result of one’s own behaviour or actions

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incur

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14
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accorded a great deal of respect especially because of age wisdom or character

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venerable

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15
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the action of saying farewell

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valediction

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16
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threats violence constrains or other action used to coerce someone into doing something

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duress

17
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silly and pointless

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fatuous

18
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dispute the validity or honesty (of a statement or motove)

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impung

19
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the hard upper shell of a tortoise

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carapace

20
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possible and practical to do easily or conveniently

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feasible