word knowledge 4 Flashcards
1
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Abeyance
Matters were held in abeyance
A
temporary disuse or suspension
2
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Bullock
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ox ( Cow)
3
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Brevity is the soul of wit
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terseness/ Exact use of words in writing.
4
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wit
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Mental Sharpness
5
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Quiescence
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inactivity, quiet
6
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Illustrious
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well-known, admired for past achievements, and respected
7
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subterfuge
He had to use subterfuge and bluffing to sell that house
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Evasion/Deceit to use in order to achieve one’s goal.
8
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deceit
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deception
9
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Evasion
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Avoidance
10
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ghastly.
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hideous/ fear, horror
11
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Rigid
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inflexible
