Vocabulary Flashcards Weeks 15/16

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Subordinate

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A person under someone else’s control or authority

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Eradicate

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Get rid of entirely; destroy completely

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Negligible

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So small or insignificant that it is not worth taking into consideration

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Docile

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Quiet and not aggressive; easily controlled

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Heinous

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Terrible; wicked

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Wan

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Pale, especially in the face, giving the impression of illness

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Illicit

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Unlawful; not allowed

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Aphorism

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A short, wise saying

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Minutiae

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Small, minor details (singular form = minutia)

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Impetus

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A force that causes something to happen.