Vocab List #8

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Absolution-

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1. the act of absolving ; specif : a remission of sins pronounced by a priest (as in the sacrament of reconciliation)

2. formal release from guilt

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Bereft-

Back 2

1. a) deprived or robbed of the possession or use of something - usu. used with of b) lacking something needed, wanted, or expected - used with of

2. bereaved

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Chagrin-

Back 3

1. to vex or unsettle by disappointing or humiliating

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Demoralize-

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1. to corrupt the morals of

2. a) to weaken the morale of b) to upset or destroy the normal functioning of c) to throw into disorder

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Eminently-

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1. standing out as to be readily perceived or noted

2. jutting out, projecting

3. exhibiting eminence esp. in standing above others in some quality or position

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Fawning-

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1. to show affection - used esp. of a dog

2. to court favor by a cringing or flattering maner

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Garble-

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1. to sift impurities from

2. a) to so alter or distort as to create a wrong impression or change the meaning b) to introduce textural error into (a message) by an accurate encipherment, transmission, or deciphermint

3. the impurities removed from spices in sifting

4. an act or instance of garbling

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Hellion-

Back 8

1. a troublesome or mischievous person

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Impunity-

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1. exemption or freedom from punishment, harm, or loss

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Labyrinth-

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1. a) a place constructed of or full of intricate passageways and blind alleys b) a maze (as in a garden) formed by paths seperated by high hedges

2. something extremely complex or torturous in structure, arrangement, or character

3. a torturous anatomical structure; esp. : the internal ear or its bony or membranous part