Vocabulary Flashcards

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abyss

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A deep or seemingly bottomless chasm.

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impediment

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A hindrance or obstruction in doing something.

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antagonistic

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Showing or feeling active opposition or hostility toward someone or something.

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industrious

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Diligent and hard-working.

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befuddled

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Unable to think clearly; confused or perplexed.

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infamous

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Well known for some bad quality or deed.

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compensate

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To give someone something, typically money, in recognition of loss, suffering, or injury incurred; to make up for something.

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malign

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Evil in nature or effect; malevolent.

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conspire

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To make secret plans jointly to commit an unlawful or harmful act.

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perturb

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To make someone anxious or unsettled.