Verbal ability 2 Flashcards

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explicit

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stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.

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choleric

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bad-tempered or irritable.

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Meddler

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One who meddles or interferes in something not of their concern.

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4
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Impetuous

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acting or done quickly and without thought or care.

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5
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impressionable

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easily influenced because of a lack of critical ability.

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Scapegoat

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a person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others, especially for reasons

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Martyr

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a person who is killed because of their religious or other beliefs.

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Reprimand

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rebuke (someone), especially officially.

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conversant

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familiar with or knowledgeable about something.

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infer

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deduce or conclude (information) from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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Furtive

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attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble; secretive.

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incredulous

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(of a person or their manner) unwilling or unable to believe something.

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Inconsolable

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(of a person or their grief) not able to be comforted or alleviated.

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springily

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Capable of withstanding stress without injury: elastic, flexible, flexile, resilient, supple.

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scurrilous

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making or spreading scandalous claims about someone with the intention of damaging their reputation.

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Sinister

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giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen.

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Convivial

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(of an atmosphere or event) friendly, lively, and enjoyable.

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Sedulous

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(of a person or action) showing dedication and diligence.

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Florid

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having a red or flushed complexion.

20
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Vicissitude

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a change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant.

21
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enticements

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something used to attract or to tempt someone; a lure.

22
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Infractions

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a violation or infringement of a law or agreement.

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Pensive

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engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought.

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Pessimistic

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tending to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen.

25
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Indolent

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  1. wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.
  2. causing little to no pain
26
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Increment

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an increase or addition, especially one of a series on a fixed scale.

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surly

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bad-tempered and unfriendly.

28
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Nomenclature

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the devising or choosing of names for things, especially in a science or other discipline.

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Nictitate

A

blink

30
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Triturated

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grind to a fine powder.

31
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Suppurated

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undergo the formation of pus; fester.

32
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perspicacious

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having a ready insight into and understanding of things.

33
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Sudorific

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relating to or causing sweating.

34
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Pernicious

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having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.

35
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Ubiquitous

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present, appearing, or found everywhere.