V for Vendetta Flashcards

1
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conducive to success; favourable

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auspicious

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2
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a person’s nickname

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sobriquet

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3
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in a way that is experienced in the imagination through the actions of another person

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vicariously

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4
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a change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant

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vicissitude

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5
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a thin decorative covering of fine wood applied to a coarser wood or other material

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veneer

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6
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courageous; valiant; brave

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valorous

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7
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make more lively or interesting; enliven

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vivify

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(of a disease or poison) extremely severe or harmful in its effects

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virulent

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9
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give or grant (something) to (someone) in a gracious or condescending manner

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vouchsafe

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10
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wanting or devouring great quantities of food

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voracious

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11
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punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong

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vengeance

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12
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a blood feud in which the family of a murdered person seeks vengeance on the murderer or the murderer’s family

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vendetta

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13
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clear (someone) of blame or suspicion

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vindicate

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14
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using or expressed in more words than are needed

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verbose

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15
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prove more powerful or superior

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prevail

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16
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of a substance) easily evaporated at normal temperatures

liable to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse

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volatile

17
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a type of blund weapon

bludgeon

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mace