unit 13 Flashcards

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abet

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to assist, encourage (especially in something wrong or unworthy)

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aver

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to affirm, declare confidently

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blatant

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done openly and unashamedly

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broach

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to bring up or begin to talk about; to announce

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buttress

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to support; strengthen
a supporting structure

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carousal

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noisy festivity or merrymaking

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collate

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to collect and compare critically in proper order

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connoisseur

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an expert

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disconsolate

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deeply unhappy or dejected

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encumber

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to weigh down or burden

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foment

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to promote trouble or rebellion

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grisly

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frightful, horrible

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herculean

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characterized by great strength

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impassive

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showing no feeling or emotion; motionless

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inauspicious

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unlucky

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incontrovertible

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unquestionable, not able to be denied

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nonplussed

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puzzled, at a loss

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opportune

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occurring at an appropriate time

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prolific

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abundant

20
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rejoinder

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reply; especially sharp or witty