Sadlier Level F Units 1 - 8 Exam Review

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redoubtable

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Inspiring fear or awe; formidable. Example: A redoubtable opponent in a debate.

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scourge

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A person or thing that causes great trouble or suffering. Example: The scourge of corruption in politics.

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insurgent

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One who rises against authority; a rebel. Example: The insurgent group fought against the government.

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transgress

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To go beyond a limit or boundary; to violate a law. Example: He transgressed the rules of the competition.

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transmute

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To change from one nature, substance, or form to another. Example: The alchemist sought to transmute lead into gold.

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cliché

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An overused expression or idea that has lost its originality. Example: 'Time will tell' is a common cliché.

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autonomy

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The right or condition of self-government. Example: The region gained autonomy from the central government.

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caveat

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A warning or proviso of specific stipulations, conditions, or limitations. Example: The contract came with a caveat regarding penalties.

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precept

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A general rule intended to regulate behavior or thought. Example: The precept of honesty is fundamental in ethics.

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fetter

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A chain or manacle used to restrain a prisoner, often used metaphorically. Example: His fears fettered his ability to take risks.