vocab Flashcards

(16 cards)

1
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adjure

A

command solemnly

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2
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woe

A

misery resulting from affliction

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3
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slay

A

kill intentionally and with premeditation

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4
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bane

A

something causing misery or death

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5
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boon

A

something that is desirable, favorable, or beneficial

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6
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beget

A

have children

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7
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abhor

A

feel hatred or disgust toward

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8
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litany

A

a prayer led by clergy with responses from the congregation

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9
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impious

A

lacking piety or reverence for a god

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10
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espouse

A

choose and follow a theory, idea, policy, etc.

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11
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goad

A

stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick

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12
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libation

A

the act of pouring a liquid offering as a religious ceremony

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13
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hale

A

exhibiting or restored to vigorous good health

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14
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sluggard

A

an idle slothful person

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15
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behoove

A

be appropriate or necessary

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16
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toil