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Title: 10Vocab words you should know

Description: assignment 10/29

Total Flash Cards: 10

Created: 10/28/2004 12:54:56

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Abjure
 Definition
to renounce upon oath; to reject solemnly; to abstain from
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Abrogate
 Definition
to abolish by authoritative action; to treat as nonexistent
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Abstemious
 Definition
marked by restraint especially in the consumption of food or alcohol
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Acumen
 Definition
keenness and depth of perception, discernment, or discrimination especially in practical matters
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Antebellum
 Definition
existing before a war; especially : existing before the Civil War
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Auspicious
 Definition
affording a favorable auspice; attended by good auspices
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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
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Bellicose-
 Definition
favoring or inclined to start quarrels or wars; belligerent
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Bowdlerize-
 Definition
favoring or inclined to start quarrels or wars; to modify by abridging, simplifying, or distorting in style or content
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Chicanery-
 Definition
deception by artful subterfuge or sophistry ; a piece of sharp practice (as at law)