prince Flashcards

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odious

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extremely unpleasant and causing or deserving hate:
an odious crime
an odious little man

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extirpate

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to remove or destroy something completely

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conspicuous

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very noticeable or attracting attention, often in a way that is not wanted:
In China, her blonde hair was conspicuous.
He tried not to look conspicuous and moved slowly along the back of the room.

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cajole

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to persuade someone to do something they might not want to do, by pleasant talk and (sometimes false) promises:

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corroboration

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the act of proving an account, statement, idea, etc. with new information:
Without corroboration from forensic tests, it will be difficult to prove that the suspect is guilty.
They could find no independent corroboration that he was telling the truth.

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mischievous

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behaving in a way, or describing behaviour, that is slightly bad but is not intended to cause serious harm or damage:
She has a mischievous sense of humour.
a book about the mischievous antics of his ten-year-old daughter

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licentiousness

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behaviour that is sexual, in a way that is uncontrolled and socially unacceptable:
When it first came out, the novel was banned for licentiousness.
Charles’s reign ushered in a period of licentiousness.

King Rober Baratheon was a licentious king

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rapacious

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having or showing a strong wish to take things for yourself, usually using unfair methods or force:
a rapacious landlord/businessman
her rapacious appetite for fame

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odious

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extremely unpleasant and causing or deserving hate:
an odious crime
an odious little man

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