vocab 9 Flashcards

(10 cards)

1
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martial

A

of or appropriate to war; warlike

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exile

A

the state of being barred (banned) from one’s native country

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3
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eloquence

A

fluent or persuasive speaking or writing

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4
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fickle

A

changing frequently, esp. as regards one’s loyalties, interests, or affection

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5
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spite

A

a desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone

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6
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woe

A

great sorrow or distress

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7
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behoove

A

to be a duty or responsibility for someone to do something

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8
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presage

A

a sign or warning that something, typically something bad, will happen

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9
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penury

A

extreme poverty; destitution; poor

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10
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conjure

A

make (something) appear unexpectedly or seemingly from nowhere as if by magic

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