S. Vocab Week 4 Flashcards

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ubiquitous

A

present, appearing, or found everywhere

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2
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vacillate

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alternate or waver between different opinions or actions; be indecisive

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3
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wanton

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lacking discipline, unrestrained

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4
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yeoman

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a servant in a royal or noble household, ranking between a sergeant and a groom or a squire and a page

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5
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zenith

A

highest point of climax of a thing or event

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6
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abdicate

A

fail to fulfill or undertake (a responsibility or duty). Sometimes referred when royalty steps down from their rule.

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7
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bequeath

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pass (something) on or leave (something) to someone else

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8
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catharsis

A

the process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong, or repressed emotions

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9
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docile

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ready to accept control of instruction; submissive

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10
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eccentricity

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unconventional, uncontrollable, or erratic behavior

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