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Details Title: 10Vocab words you should know Description: assignment 10/29 Total Flash Cards: 10 Created: 10/28/2004 12:54:56	To study from this set of flash cards, or to create your own your own study flash cards, register HERE. If you are already a registered user, CLICK HERE.
Cards Term Abjure Definition to renounce upon oath; to reject solemnly; to abstain from Term Abrogate Definition to abolish by authoritative action; to treat as nonexistent Term Abstemious Definition marked by restraint especially in the consumption of food or alcohol Term Acumen Definition keenness and depth of perception, discernment, or discrimination especially in practical matters Term Antebellum Definition existing before a war; especially : existing before the Civil War Term Auspicious Definition affording a favorable auspice; attended by good auspices Term Belie- Definition to give a false impression of ;to present an appearance not in agreement with ; to show (something) to be false or wrong ;to run counter to Term Bellicose- Definition favoring or inclined to start quarrels or wars; belligerent Term Bowdlerize- Definition favoring or inclined to start quarrels or wars; to modify by abridging, simplifying, or distorting in style or content Term Chicanery- Definition deception by artful subterfuge or sophistry ; a piece of sharp practice (as at law)