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Flashcards: Wordly wise 5

Instructions

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abstrusedifficult to understand
accrueto arise or increase as a natural result or growth, usually used with to or from; to come as a regular addition
acquiesceto accept as inevitable
besmirchto stain or tarnish; to make dirty
explicitfully and clearly expressed
histrionicpurposely affected; theatrical
improprietythe quality or state of being improper; something that is improper
inveigleto lure or trick into doing something; to obtain by flattery or trickery
penitentsorry for having done wrong
probityhonesty, trustworthiness
purportto give or present the false impression of being someone or intending something
repercussionan unforeseen or indirect result or effect of an event
revelationsomething that is made known or revealed
surfeitan overabundant supply; an excess
unsavoryhaving an unpleasant look, taste, or smell; morally offensive