Unit 4 Sets A and B Flashcards

1
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acquit

A

to declare not guilty;free from blame

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2
Q

to throw doubt upon,cause to be distrusted;a loss or lack of belief

A

discredit

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3
Q

generate

A

to bring into existence

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4
Q

a lack of thankfulness

A

ingratitude

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5
Q

ovation

A

an enthusiastic public welcome;an outburst of applause

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6
Q

a sorry condition or state ;to pledge or to promise solemnly

A

plight

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7
Q

a daydream

A

reverie

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8
Q

scan

A

to examine closely;to look at quickly but thoroughly;an examination

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9
Q

bitter disagreement;fighting or a struggle

A

strife

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10
Q

topple

A

to fall forward or overturn;bring about the downfall of

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11
Q

deem

A

to think;believe;to have an opinion

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12
Q

to destroy,lay waste,leave in ruins

A

devastate

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13
Q

elusive

A

difficult to to catch or to hold;hard to explain or understand

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14
Q

to worship as an idol;to love very much

A

idolize

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15
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keepsake

A

something kept in memory of the giver

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16
Q

a being that must eventually die

A

mortal

17
Q

petty

A

unimportant;minor

18
Q

to feel sorry for what one has done or has failed to do

A

repent

19
Q

revocation

A

an act of instance of calling back;cancellation

20
Q

a beach or shore;a string of wire,hair,etc.To drive or run aground;to leave in a hopeless position

A

strand