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14 Cards in this Set
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abject
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adj. 1. Most miserable; wretched.
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advocate
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v. To plead in favor of; to defend.
n. One who argues for or defends a person, group, or idea. |
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atrocity
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n. An act of great cruelty and wickedness.
atrocious adj. 1. Very brutal, wicked, or cruel. 2. Appallingly bad; outrageous. |
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commemorate
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v. To serve as a memorial to; to remember in a solemn manner.
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dialect
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n. A form of a language spoken in a certain geographical region that has its own Grammer, pronunciation, and vocabulary.
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dire
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abj. Having terrible consequences; urgent or desperate.
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elite
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n. A group that enjoys superior status to others.
adj. Considered superior to others. |
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enhance
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To make greater or better.
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flagrant
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adj. Clearly offensive or bad; conspicuously acting against what is right.
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languish
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To lose hope, strength, or vitality because of neglect or bad conditions.
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mute
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v. To soften or tone down the sound of.
adj. Not speaking or not able to speak; silent. |
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reprisal
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n. A retaliation for an injury.
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turmoil
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n. A state of confusion or agitation; tumult.
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wreak
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v. 1. To bring about or inflict.
2. To express or vent. |
