Vocab Unit 12 Flashcards
1
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Abjure
A
To avoid or reputiate. Reputiate: refuse to accept or be associated with.
2
Q
Callous
A
Unfeeling, or emotionally hardened
3
Q
Conflagration
A
A large, destructive fire.
4
Q
Indulgent
A
Yielding to the wishes or demands of others.
5
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Nocturnal
A
Of or occurring in the night.
6
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Quiescent
A
Inactive, or at rest.
7
Q
Tangible
A
Capable of being touched, or real
8
Q
Acrid
A
Harsh in taste or odor, or sharp in manner or temper.
9
Q
Clandestine
A
Secret or or underhanded
10
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Elated
A
Extremely pleased or in high spirits.
11
Q
Inveterate
A
Habitual or firmly established
12
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Platitude
A
A common place or trite remark
13
Q
Ruminate
A
To think about at length, or to chew the cud
14
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Frenchant
A
Incisive, costic, and clear cut
15
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Trenchant
A
Incisive, keen
