Vocabulary Flashcard

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abomination

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A thing that causes disgust or hatred.

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Who are "adherents"?

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Supporters or followers of a leader, party, or cause.

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annihilation

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Complete destruction or obliteration.

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appease

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To pacify or placate someone by acceding to their demands.

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arduous

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Involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.

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degenerate

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Having lost qualities considered normal and desirable.

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derisive

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Expressing contempt or ridicule.

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Desecrate

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To treat a sacred place or thing with violent disrespect.

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diffused

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Spread out over a large area; not concentrated.

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discern

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To perceive or recognize something.