unit 13 Flashcards
1
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abet
A
to assist, encourage (especially in something wrong or unworthy)
2
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aver
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to affirm, declare confidently
3
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blatant
A
done openly and unashamedly
4
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broach
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to bring up or begin to talk about; to announce
5
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buttress
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to support; strengthen
a supporting structure
6
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carousal
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noisy festivity or merrymaking
7
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collate
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to collect and compare critically in proper order
8
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connoisseur
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an expert
9
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disconsolate
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deeply unhappy or dejected
10
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encumber
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to weigh down or burden
11
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foment
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to promote trouble or rebellion
12
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grisly
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frightful, horrible
13
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herculean
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characterized by great strength
14
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impassive
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showing no feeling or emotion; motionless
15
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inauspicious
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unlucky