Flashcards in Vocabulary 2400 Set 17 Deck (20)
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daunting
adj. intimidating
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gallantry
n. bravery
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resolute
adj. determined
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steadfast
adj. resolute, loyal
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valor
n. bravery
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vanquish
v. conquer
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byzantine
adj. complex
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implausible
adj. improbable
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ironic
adj. incongruous
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juxtapose
v. put side by side for contrast
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misnomer
n. incorrect name/ term
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ostensible
adj. apparent, supposed
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palpable
adj. tangible, obvious
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tactile
adj. concrete, tangible
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covet
v. yearn for
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ascertain
v. make certain of
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libel
n. slander
v. slander
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notorious
adj. infamous (bad reputation)
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defame
v. libel
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