English 3 - Set 1

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Filibuster

Back 1

Noun.
1. The use of obstructionist tactics, especially prolonged speechmaking for the purpose of delaying legeslative action
2.An instance in which this occours
3. An adventurer who engages in private military action in a foreign country

verb.
To use obstructionst tactics in a legistlave body
2. to take part in private military action in a foreign country

Front 2

Gauche

Back 2

Adjective.
Lacking grace or social polish.

Front 3

Diffident

Back 3

Adjective.
Lacking self confidence; shy and timid

Front 4

Enervate

Back 4

Verb.
To weaken or destroy the vitality of

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Enfranchise

Back 5

Verb.
1. To endow with the rights of citizenship, especially the right to vote.
2. To free, as from slavery or bondage

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Soliloquy

Back 6

Noun.
A dramatic or literary form of discourse in which a character talks to himself or reveals his or her thoughts when alone or unaware of the presence of other characters.
2. A specific speech or piece of writing in this form of discourse

Front 7

Subjugate

Back 7

Verb.
To bring under control; conquer
2. To make subservient or submissive; subdue

Front 8

Suffragist

Back 8

Noun.
An advocate of the extension or political voting rights; especially to women.

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Incognito

Back 9

Adjective and Adverb.
With one's identity disguised or concealed

Noun.
The identity assumed by someone whose actual identity is disguised or concealed

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Incontrovertible

Back 10

Adjective.
Impossible to dispute; unquestionable

Front 11

Inculcate

Back 11

Verb.
To impress something upon the mind of another by frquent instruction or repition; instill