1100 27-29 Flashcards by Eileen Toh

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Pinnacle

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Summit, peak, top, crown

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Array

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Arrangement, system

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Obscure

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Unknown, lowly, unclear

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Ardent

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Passionate, eager

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Culminate

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Reach the highest point

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Constrict

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Limit, bind, squeeze

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Prodigy

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Marvel, phenomenon

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Bereft

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Deprived of

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Falter

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Stumble, hesitate, waver

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Exultation

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Triumphant joy

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Vitriolic

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Biting, burning

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Invective

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Insulting, abusive speech

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Besmirch

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Soil, stain, dim the reputation

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Voluminous

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Bulky, large

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Retrospect

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Looking backward

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Egotist

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A vain, conceited person

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Humility

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Humbleness, modesty, meekness

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Pungent

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Sharply stimulating, biting

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Inveterate

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Habitual, firmly established

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Adamant

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Unyielding, inflexible

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Vulnerable

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Open to attack, susceptible

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Bedlam

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Confusion, uproar

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Cacophony

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Discard, harsh sound, dissonance

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Exploit

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Profit by, utilize

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Propinquity

Nearness in time or place

Disgruntled

Unhappy, displeased

Infallible

Exempt from error, right

Panacea

Cure-all

Eradicate

Wipe out

Impede

Interfere, block, hinder

Sedate

Quiet, still, undisturbed, sober

Equanimity

Evenness of mind, composure

Compatible

Harmonious, well-matched

Serenity

Peaceful repose

Revere

Honor, respect, admire

Irrational

Unreasonable, absurd

Avarice

Greed, passion for riches

Insatiable

Cannot be satisfied

Nadir

Lowest point

Moribund

Dying, at the point of death

Lithe

Graceful

Obese

Very fat

Adherent

Backer, supporter

Bliss

Happiness, pleasure

Pathetic

Sad, pitiful, distressing

Exhort

Urge strongly, advise

Apathy

Lack of interest, unconcern

Fracas

Noisy fight, brawl

Inebriated

Drunk, intoxicated

Adversary

Opponent, enemy, foe

Indolent

Lazy

Gusto

Enthusiasm, enjoyment, zest

Garrulous

Talkative, wordy

Banal

Trivial, meaningless from overuse

Platitude

Commonplace or trite saying

Pique

Fit of resentment

Dilettante

One who has a great interest, but little knowledge

Atypical

Nonconforming

Nondescript

Undistinguished, difficult to describe

Wane

Decrease, decline