Vocabulary Flashcards

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abjure

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to renounce, repudiate under oath; to avoid, shun

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Knell

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A sound made by a bell, often rung slowly for a death or funeral.

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laudable

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worthy of praise

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Judicious

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Using or showing good judgment; wise, sensible.

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Homage

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Honor or respect shown publicly.

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unsanctified

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unholy

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malevolence

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ill will or evil intentions

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mirth

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amusement, especially as expressed in laughter

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jocund

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cheerful and lighthearted

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equivocate

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to use ambiguous or unclear expressions to avoid commitment or in order to mislead