03/01/13 Flashcards

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expedite

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to speed up the process

The students helped expedited the preparation for the dance.

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extemporaneous

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done w/o much preparation

Not expecting to receive the award he made an extemporaneous speech.

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extol

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to praise highly

The teacher extolled the student on her exemplary work.

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extradition

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the surrender of a fugitive from one government to the other

The Parisian thief was extradited from america back to france.

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facetious

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not meant to be taken seriously

although my comment was facetious they were taken literally

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fastidious

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hard to please

The fastidious critic disliked all the food

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fatuous

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idiotic

The fatuous dream of becoming a princess ended at 10 yrs old.

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feint

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a pretense or decepted movement

The boxer feinted with his right hand but hot with his left.

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fervent

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ardent

The actor had many fervent admires

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fete

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festival

The ball was the greatest fete of the season

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