VS6 FLASHCARDS

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Accede (verb)

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To yield to; to assume an office or dignity

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Brandish (verb)

Back

To wave or flourish in a menacing or vigorous manner

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Comprise (verb)

Back

To include or contain; to be made up of

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Deft (adjective)

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Skillful, nimble

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Extirpate (verb)

Back

To tear up by the roots; to destroy totally

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Inopportune (adjective)

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Coming at a bad time; not appropriate

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Ironic (adjective)

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What might be expected and what actually happens are different; sarcastic

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Musty (adjective)

Back

Stale, moldy, out-of-date

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Officious (adjective)

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Meddling; excessively forward in offering services or assuming authority

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Pinnacle (noun)

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Peak or high point