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Lesson 13 Vocab
Question | Answer |
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abrogate | to abolish, do away with or annual, especially by authority Syn: nullify Ant: fix, establish |
analgesic | a medication to reduce or eliminate pain Syn: painkiller |
conflagration | a large, destructive fire |
cumulative | additional, increasing Ant: reducing |
discretionary | based on individual judgment; not compulsory Syn: optional Ant: automatic |
flummox | to confuse; perplex Syn: bewilder |
fractious | troublesome, cranky, unruly Syn: stubborn, difficult Ant: temperate |
histrionics | exaggerated emotional behavior Syn: theatrics |
implicate | to connect with; involve Syn: accuse Ant: extricate |
moribund | near death Ant: healthy |
replete | full; abundant Syn: glutted Ant: empty |
turpitude | depravity Syn: vileness Ant: purity |
unpalatable | unpleasant; disagreeable; inedible Syn: distasteful Ant: delectable |
veritable | real or genuine Syn: true, actual Ant: false |
viscera | Internal organs |