Flashcard #14

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judicial

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enforced or set by order of a court or judge

Sentence: The judicial system ensures that laws are applied fairly to all citizens.

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to justify

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to show to be right, vindicate

Sentence: The lawyer tried to justify his client's actions during the trial.

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juxtaposition

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placed side by side or close together

Sentence: The artist used the juxtaposition of light and dark colors to create contrast in the painting.

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latent

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present but not visible, inactive

Sentence: The virus remained latent in the body, showing no symptoms until years later.

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lavish

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very generous in spending or giving

• Sentence: They threw a lavish party for their 10th wedding anniversary, with gourmet food and decorations.

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loathe

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to feel intense disgust or distaste for

Sentence: He loathed the idea of working on weekends.

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longevity

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long life span, length or duration of lives

Sentence: The longevity of the elderly woman was attributed to her active lifestyle and healthy diet.

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lurid

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harsh or shocking

Sentence: The news report was full of lurid details about the crime, making it difficult to watch.

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mandate

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an authoritative order

Sentence: The government issued a mandate requiring all citizens to wear masks in public spaces.

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means

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the way in which something is done

Sentence: They used various means to improve their efficiency, including new technology and better management.