Vocabulary Flashcards

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ABOLISH

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To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.

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ADHESIVE

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A substance used for sticking objects or materials together; glue.

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ADAGE

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A proverb or short statement expressing a general truth.

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BANQUET

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A large formal meal for many people, often followed by speeches.

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BANSHEE

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A female spirit in Irish mythology who heralds the death of a family member by wailing.

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BARBAROUS

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Savagely cruel or exceedingly brutal.

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CANISTER

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A small container, typically cylindrical, used for storing dry products.

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CASUALTY

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A person killed or injured in a war or accident.

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DECOMPOSE

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To make or become rotten; decay or cause to decay.

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DECORUM

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Behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety.