Vocabulary Flashcards

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abjure

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To renounce or reject solemnly; to recant; to avoid.

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abrogate

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To abolish or annul by authority; to cancel.

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abstemious

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Not self-indulgent, especially when eating and drinking; moderate.

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acumen

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The ability to make good judgments and quick decisions, typically in a particular domain.

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antebellum

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Occurring or existing before a particular war, especially the American Civil War.

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auspicious

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Conducive to success; favorable.

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belie

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To give a false representation to; misrepresent.

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bellicose

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Demonstrating aggression and willingness to fight; warlike.

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bowdlerize

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To remove material that is considered offensive or objectionable.

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chicanery

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The use of trickery to achieve a political, financial, or legal purpose.