150-190 Flashcards

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  1. Sublime
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Definition: Of great beauty or excellence

Synonyms: Majestic, Exalted

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  1. Receptive
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Definition: Willing to accept new ideas
Synonyms: Open-minded, Accepting

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  1. Crucial
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Definition: Extremely important
Synonyms: Essential, Vital

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  1. Metaphor
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Definition: A figure of speech comparing two things

Synonyms: Analogy, Symbol

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  1. Suspect
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Definition: To think something is likely
Synonyms: Doubt, Distrust

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  1. Choreographer
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Definition: A person who creates dance sequences

Synonyms: Dance director, Composer

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  1. Rigid
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Definition: Unable to bend or change
Synonyms: Inflexible, Stiff

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  1. Contempt
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Definition: A feeling of disdain or disrespect

Synonyms: Scorn, Disrespect

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  1. Retain
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Definition: To keep or hold onto
Synonyms: Maintain, Preserve

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  1. Symbolism
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Definition: The use of symbols to represent ideas

Synonyms: Representation, Allegory

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  1. Unsurpassed
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Definition: Not exceeded by anything else

Synonyms: Unmatched, Supreme

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  1. Morose
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Definition: Sullen or gloomy

Synonyms: Melancholy, Sullen

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  1. Release
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Definition: To set free

Synonyms: Discharge, Liberate

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  1. Scurrilous
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Definition: Making scandalous claims
Synonyms: Defamatory, Slanderous

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  1. Suggest
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Definition: To propose an idea
Synonyms: Recommend, Advise

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  1. Joie
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Definition: Great joy or delight
Synonyms: Happiness, Elation

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  1. Admission
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Definition: Permission to enter
Synonyms: Entrance, Acceptance

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  1. Signature
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Definition: A person’s written name
Synonyms: Autograph, Endorsement

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  1. Quiet
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Definition: Free from noise

Synonyms: Silent, Hushed

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  1. Renounce
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Definition: To formally give up
Synonyms: Abandon, Relinquish

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  1. Chastised
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Definition: Reprimanded or punished
Synonyms: Scolded, Reproved

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  1. Vindictive
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Definition: Having a desire for revenge
Synonyms: Spiteful, Malicious

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  1. Restaurant
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Definition: A place where meals are served
Synonyms: Eatery, Diner

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  1. Boastful
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Definition: Talking with pride about oneself
Synonyms: Bragging, Arrogant

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174. Disparage
Definition: To belittle or criticize
Synonyms: Denigrate, Undermine
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175. Croak
Definition: A deep hoarse sound
Synonyms: Rasp, Caw
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176. Inaugural
Definition: Marking the beginning of something
 Synonyms: Opening, First
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177. Inert
Definition: Lacking energy or movement
 Synonyms: Motionless, Inactive
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178. Epiphany
Definition: A sudden realization
Synonyms: Revelation, Insight
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179. Diminution
Definition: A reduction in size or importance
 Synonyms: Decrease, Reduction
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180. Genealogy
Definition: The study of family history
Synonyms: Ancestry, Lineage
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181. Arrogance
Definition: An overbearing sense of pride
 Synonyms: Haughtiness, Conceit
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182. Prejudice
Definition: Preconceived opinion without reason
 Synonyms: Bias, Discrimination
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183. Repent
Definition: To feel remorse for past actions
 Synonyms: Regret, Atone
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184. Conventional
Definition: Following traditional methods
 Synonyms: Traditional, Standard
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185. Insert
Definition: To place something inside
Synonyms: Embed, Introduce
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186. Superior
Definition: Higher in rank or quality
Synonyms: Better, Higher
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187. Magnanimous
Definition: Generous and forgiving
Synonyms: Noble, Charitable
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188. Delude
Definition: To mislead or deceive
Synonyms: Deceive, Misguide
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189. Tries
Definition: Attempts to do something
Synonyms: Attempts, Endeavors
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190. Aesthetic

Definition: Concerned with beauty or appearance 
Synonyms: Artistic, Stylish