R&J Vocab Flashcards by Adrian Hsu

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What is the definition of adversary?

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enemy; opponent

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What does aspired mean?

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attained or soared to

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What is the meaning of banishment?

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exile; expulsion

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Define beseech.

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beg; plead

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What does boisterous refer to?

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noisy; unruly

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What is a calamity?

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disaster; catastrophe

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What does it mean to conjure?

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call up by magic

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What is a covert?

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hiding place

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Define dexterity.

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skillfulness

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What does dismal mean?

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dreadful

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What does heavy signify?

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sorrowful; depressing

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What is the role of a herald?

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messenger

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What is idolatry?

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worship of a false god

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What does it mean to impeach?

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accuse; discredit; attack

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What is an invocation?

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prayer

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What does it mean to languish?

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waste away; remain idle

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What does mark refer to?

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take note of; listen

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What is a nuptial?

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wedding

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What does office refer to?

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duty

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What is perjury?

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lies; deceit; falsehood

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Define pernicious.

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evil; deadly

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What does portentous mean?

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foreshadowing evil; bad omen; foreboding

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What does portly signify?

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dignified; honorable

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What does it mean to profane?

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speak evil of; desecrate

What is a transgression?

sin; act of disobedience

Define usurer.

moneylender

What does valiant mean?

bold; courageous; brave

What is vanity?

frivolity

What does vile refer to?

hateful; detestable; disgusting

What does wanton mean?

heedless child