Vocabualry Flashcards
(32 cards)
1
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Calumny
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False and malicious accusation
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Neophyte
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Beginner
3
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Emissary
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Representative
4
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Carp
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Complain or find fault in others
5
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Catholic
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Universal
6
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Anthropomorphic
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Having human characteristics
7
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Aplomb
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Self confidence
8
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Guile
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Slyness or cunning
9
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Pall
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Something that covers or conceals
10
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Embroil
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To draw into conflict
11
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Anachronism
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Something outside its time period
12
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Effusive
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Emotionally excessive
13
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Defunct
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No longer in existence
14
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Catalyst
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Thing that speeds something up
15
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Foible
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Minor character weakness
16
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alacrity
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eagerness/ willingness
17
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impel
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to push into motion
18
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impetuous
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acting suddenly without thought
19
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adjunct
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attached
20
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penchant
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strong liking
21
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chicanery
A
use of tricks
22
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nadir
A
lowest point
23
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daub
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to paint unskilfully
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admonish
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to warn
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obeisance
bow
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cache
stored goods
27
medicant
beggar
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impermeable
not permitting passage
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paean
fervent expression of joy
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imperturbable
not easily excited
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palpable
capable of being touvched
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Affiliate
Associate/partner
