Vocabulary Flashcards

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Culpable

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Deserving blame or punishment for a wrongdoing

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Demure

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Reserved, modest, and shy in behavior or appearance

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Recrimination

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An accusation made in response to one from someone else; a counter-accusation.

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Impassive

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Not showing or feeling any emotion; expressionless

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Sinuous

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Having many curves and turns; winding

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Havoc

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Widespread destruction or devastation; great confusion or disorder.

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Vindication

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The action of clearing someone of blame or suspicion; justification.

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Sustenance

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Food and drink regarded as a source of strength; nourishment.

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Infuriate

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To make someone extremely angry.

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Coup

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A sudden, violent, illegal seizure of power from a government.