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Flashcards by Mariapaula AR, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Mariapaula AR
almost 10 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| Argosies | Definition: Ships |
| Edifice | Definition: Building |
| Peevish | Definition: Irritable |
| Exhortation | Definition: Persuasion |
| Commendable | Definition: Praiseworthy |
| Abridged | Definition: Curtailed (to cut off a part of; reduce; diminish) |
| Prodigal | Definition: Wasteful |
| Renowned | Definition: Famous |
| Surfeit | Definition: Satisfy |
| Requite | Definition: Repay |
| Imputation | Definition: Accusation |
| Forfeit | Definition: Sacrifice |
| Hazard | Definition: Risk |
| Counsel | Definition: Advise |
| Impertinent | Definition: Impudent (obsolete, shameless, brazenly immodest) |
| Misconstrue | Definition: Misunderstand |
| Heinous | Definition: Hateful |
| Peruse | Definition: Read |
| Reproach | Definition: Scold |
| Obscured | Definition: Hidden |
| Solemnized | Definition: Honoured |
| Casualty | Definition: Disaster |
| Barbarous | Definition: Uncivilized |
| Cozen | Definition: Cheat |
| Gleaned | Definition: Gathered |
| Fortnight | Definition: Two Weeks |
| Forbear | Definition: Refrain |
| Aloof | Definition: Distant |
| Engendered | Definition: Born |
| Wanton | Definition: Unrestrained |
| Bereft | Definition: Stripped |
| Presage | Definition: Foretell |
| Impenetrable | Definition: Impervious |
| Impeach | Definition: Discredit |
| Bestow | Definition: Give |
| Adversary | Definition: Opponent |
| Obdurate | Definition: Stubborn |
| Impediment | Definition: Hindrance |
| Mitigate | Definition: Lessen |
| Precendent | Definition: Example |
| Perjury | Definition: Lie |
| Infidel | Definition: Unbeliever |
| Contrive | Definition: Plot |
| In lieu of... | Definition: In place of... |
| Mercenary | Definition: Greedy |
| Paltry | Definition: Trivial |
| Vehement | Definition: Fervent (enthusiasm; intensity of spirit) |
| Abate | Definition: Diminish |
| Zeal | Definition: Enthusiasm |
| Miscarry | Definition: Fail |
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