Vocab. H Unit 1 Flashcards
1
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Adjunct
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Something that is useful and has a valuable quality
2
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Caterwaul
A
To screech like a cat; to quarrel
3
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Effete
A
Lacking in wholesome energy; worn out or exhausted
4
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Hierarchy
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A system of people or things arranged by class or wealth
5
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Laissez-faire
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Letting the market do what they want; refraining from interfearance
6
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Morass
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A patch of low, soft, wet ground; quicksand
7
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Oblivious
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Unaware
8
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Proselyte
A
A disciple
9
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Ribald
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Mocking or indecent in language
10
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Vignette
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A short description or sketch; a decorative design on the title page of a book
11
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Bellwether
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A leader; an indicator of trends; male sheep of a flock
12
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Chimercal
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Absurd
13
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Fait accompli
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An irreversible deed
14
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Hidebound
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To be unwilling to change you’re mind
15
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Litergy
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A religious service; a ritual or any act of public worship
