vocab 9 Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
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martial
A
of or appropriate to war; warlike
2
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exile
A
the state of being barred (banned) from one’s native country
3
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eloquence
A
fluent or persuasive speaking or writing
4
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fickle
A
changing frequently, esp. as regards one’s loyalties, interests, or affection
5
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spite
A
a desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone
6
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woe
A
great sorrow or distress
7
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behoove
A
to be a duty or responsibility for someone to do something
8
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presage
A
a sign or warning that something, typically something bad, will happen
9
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penury
A
extreme poverty; destitution; poor
10
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conjure
A
make (something) appear unexpectedly or seemingly from nowhere as if by magic
