Unit 12 Flashcards

1
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Autocratic

A

Absolute power or authority

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2
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Blanch

A

To remove the color from or to turn pale

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3
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Blasphemy

A

Disrespectful behavior toward something that is considered sacred

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4
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Concerted

A

Planned or performed cooperatively

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5
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Contend

A

To fight, struggle, argue.

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6
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Humane

A

Kind, merciful

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7
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Illustrious

A

Famous and distinguished

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8
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Intolerable

A

Unbearable

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9
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Irreverent

A

Disrespectful

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10
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Laborious

A

Not easy, requiring hard work

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11
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Lithe

A

Bending easily; limber

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12
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Maltreat

A

To abuse

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13
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Subversive

A

Intended to undermine or overthrew or a person who tries to undermine the government

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14
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Synthetic

A

Man made or artificial

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15
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Temperate

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Mild moderate

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16
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Vacuous

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Lack of content or ideas, stupid

17
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Venerable

A

Deserving of respect because of age or achievement

18
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Wily

A

Sly shrewd cunning

19
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Winsome

A

Charming pleasing

20
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Appreciable

A

Sufficient, enough to be noticed