Vocab Flashcards by Mary Al-Sheikh | Brainscape

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Sedately

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Calm, quiet

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Convention

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Rule established by usage

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Obliquely

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In an indirect manner/direction

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Conjecture

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Opinion/ theory

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Prodigious

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Extraordinary

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Ignominy

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Disgrace

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Expedient

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Proper under circumstances

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Asunder

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Into parts

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Respite

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Delay

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Acquiesced

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Consent without protest

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Posterity

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Succeeding/future generations

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Remonstrate

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Protest

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Importune

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To beg for

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Prolific

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Abundant production

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Bedlam

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A state of wild uproar

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Baleful

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Menacing influences

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Enmity

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Deep seated hatred

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Pusillanimous

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Lacking courage

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Assuage

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Make milder

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Voluble

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Talkative

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Indolence

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Slothy

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Protégé

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Person supported or guided

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Contrition

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Feeling sorry for bad behavior

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Vehement

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Forceful energy