pow #3 Flashcards
1
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chagrin n.
A
distress; shame
2
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debilitate v
A
to deprive of strength
3
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palatable adj
A
agreeable to the taste or sensibilities
4
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veracity n
A
truthfulness; accuracy
5
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chastise v
A
to criticize severely; to discipline; to admonish
6
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adept adj
A
. highly skilled; practiced
7
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debacle n
A
a disastrous failure; a disruption
8
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fathom v
A
to understand; to comprehend
9
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sanctimonious adj
A
giving a hypocritical appearance of piety
10
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modicum n
A
a small amount of something
11
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discombobulate v
A
to throw into confusion or bewilderment
12
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eclectic adj
A
consisting of a diverse variety or elements
13
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flout v
A
to show scorn or lack of respect for
14
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proclivity n
A
a sting inclination toward something
15
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vacillate v.
A
to fluctuate; to hesitate
