Vocab List 11 Flashcards

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adv.) Ominous, esp. of good omen, betokening success, giving promise of a favorable issue. Favorable, favoring, conducive to success. Of persons: Predicting or prognosticating good.

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Auspicious

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Auspicious

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adv.) Ominous, esp. of good omen, betokening success, giving promise of a favorable issue. Favorable, favoring, conducive to success. Of persons: Predicting or prognosticating good.

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Invariably

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adv.) In an invariable manner; without variation, unchangingly, constantly; without exception, in every case alike.

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adv.) In an invariable manner; without variation, unchangingly, constantly; without exception, in every case alike.

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Invariably

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Ignominy

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n.) Dishonor, disgrace, shame; infamy; the condition of being in disgrace. Base quality or conduct.

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n.) Dishonor, disgrace, shame; infamy; the condition of being in disgrace. Base quality or conduct.

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Ignominy

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Abate

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v.) To beat down, demolish, destroy. To put an end to, do away with (as a nuisance, or an action). To render null and void. To fall, be dejected or humbled. To fall in amount, value, or price, suffer reduction, be reduced.

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v.) To beat down, demolish, destroy. To put an end to, do away with (as a nuisance, or an action). To render null and void. To fall, be dejected or humbled. To fall in amount, value, or price, suffer reduction, be reduced.

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abate

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Imbue

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v.) trans. To saturate, wet thoroughly (with moisture); to dye, tinge, impregnate (with color or some physical quality). To impregnate, permeate, pervade, or inspire (with opinions, feelings, habits, etc.).

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v.) trans. To saturate, wet thoroughly (with moisture); to dye, tinge, impregnate (with color or some physical quality). To impregnate, permeate, pervade, or inspire (with opinions, feelings, habits, etc.).

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imbue

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Inexplicable

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adj.) That cannot be explained; inscrutable, unintelligible; (in recent use) that cannot be accounted for, unaccountable.

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adj.) That cannot be explained; inscrutable, unintelligible; (in recent use) that cannot be accounted for, unaccountable.

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Inexplicable

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Albeit

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conj.) Even though it be (that); admitting (that). Even if, even though, although, though.

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conj.) Even though it be (that); admitting (that). Even if, even though, although, though.

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Albeit

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Enumerate

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v.) trans. To count, ascertain the number of; more usually, to mention a number of things or persons separately, as if for the purpose of counting; to specify as in a list or catalogue.

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v.) trans. To count, ascertain the number of; more usually, to mention a number of things or persons separately, as if for the purpose of counting; to specify as in a list or catalogue.

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Inimical

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adj.) Having the disposition or temper of an enemy; unfriendly, hostile. Adverse or injurious in tendency or influence; harmful, hurtful. Const. to.

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adj.) Having the disposition or temper of an enemy; unfriendly, hostile. Adverse or injurious in tendency or influence; harmful, hurtful. Const. to.

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Avail

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(v.) intr. To have force or efficacy for the accomplishment of a purpose; to be effectual, serviceable, or of use; to afford help. To be of value, profit, benefit or advantage. To make use of, use, employ.

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(v.) intr. To have force or efficacy for the accomplishment of a purpose; to be effectual, serviceable, or of use; to afford help. To be of value, profit, benefit or advantage. To make use of, use, employ.

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Acrid

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adj.) Bitter and hot or stinging to the taste, or having a similar effect upon the eyes, skin, and mucous membrane; bitterly pungent, irritating, corrosive.

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adj.) Bitter and hot or stinging to the taste, or having a similar effect upon the eyes, skin, and mucous membrane; bitterly pungent, irritating, corrosive.

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Mollify

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v.) To soften in temper or disposition; to allay the anger or indignation of; to calm, pacify, appease.

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v.) To soften in temper or disposition; to allay the anger or indignation of; to calm, pacify, appease.

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Quaff
(v.) intr. To drink deeply; to take a long draught. To drink repeatedly in this manner. Occas. with of, in. Also fig.
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(v.) intr. To drink deeply; to take a long draught. To drink repeatedly in this manner. Occas. with of, in. Also fig.
quaff
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Equivocate
v.) To use ambiguous or unclear expressions, usually to avoid commitment or in order to mislead; prevaricate or hedge
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v.) To use ambiguous or unclear expressions, usually to avoid commitment or in order to mislead; prevaricate or hedge
equivocate
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Sublime
adj.) Elevated or lofty in thought, language. Impressing the mind with a sense of grandeur or power; inspiring awe, veneration, etc. Supreme or outstanding; Complete; absolute; utter
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adj.) Elevated or lofty in thought, language. Impressing the mind with a sense of grandeur or power; inspiring awe, veneration, etc. Supreme or outstanding; Complete; absolute; utter
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Obviate
verb remove (a need or difficulty). "the Venetian blinds obviated the need for curtains" synonyms: preclude, prevent, remove, get rid of, do away with, get around, rule out, eliminate, make/render unnecessary "our latest agreement obviates any further discussion of the matter" avoid; prevent. "a parachute can be used to obviate disaster"