Vocab lists 13 and 14 Flashcards

(30 cards)

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incriminate

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v. to involve or connect unfavorably

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Analgesic

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n. a medication to reduce or eliminate pain

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Turpitude

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n. wickedness; vileness

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Discretionary

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Part of Speech: adjective Definition: left to one’s own judgement

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Flummox

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Definition: to confuse, to perplex Part of Speech: verb

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Unpalatable

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Definition: unpleasant to the taste or the mind Part of Speech: adjective

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Histrionics

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Definition: exaggerated emotional behavior Part of Speech: noun

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Draconian

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Definition: extremely harsh; very severe Part of Speech: adjective

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Noisome

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adjective Definition: disgusting, offensive to the senses

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Punctilious

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adj. attentive to details in conduct or action

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Veritable

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adjective Definition: authentic; genuine

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Florid

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Definition: rosy or red in color Part of Speech: adjective

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Fractious

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Definition: unruly; disruptive Part of Speech: adjective

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Moribund

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Definition: near death; about to die Part of Speech: adjective

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Conflagration

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Definition: a large destructive fire Part of Speech: noun

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Protégé

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Definition: a person under the guidance or training of another mentor Part of Speech: noun

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Indiscernible

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Definition: difficult or impossible to discern or perceive Part of Speech: adjective

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Virulent

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Part of Speech: adjective Definition: extremely infectious or poisonous

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Phlegmatic

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Definition: calm and unemotional Part of Speech: adjective

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Artisan

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Definition: a skilled manual worker, a craftsperson Part of Speech: noun

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Reciprocate

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Part of Speech: verb Definition: to give in response to receiving something

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Tenable

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Part of Speech: adjective Definition: rationally defensible

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Boondoggle

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v. an unnecessary, wasteful project

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Curmudgeon

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n. stubborn ill tempered person

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Moiety
Definition: a portion or part of something Part of Speech: noun
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Inculcate
Definition: to impress upon or teach someone by repetition Part of Speech: verb
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Fiduciary
Definition: relating to the governing of property behalf of others Part of speech: adjective
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Repugnant
Part of Speech: adjective Definition offensive and repulsive
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Opprobrium
disgrace; extreme dishonor Part of Speech: noun
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Potentate
Part of Speech: noun Definition: a monarch; one who has great power