vocab 21 Flashcards

1
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misconception

A

a view or opinion that is incorrect because based on faulty thinking or understanding.

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2
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modest

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unassuming or moderate in the estimation of one’s abilities or achievements.

(of an amount, rate, or level) relatively moderate, limited, or small.

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3
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mollify

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appease the anger or anxiety of (someone).

reduce the severity of (something); soften.

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4
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mundane

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lacking interest or excitement; dull.

of this earthly world rather than a heavenly or spiritual one.

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5
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mural

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a painting or other work of art executed directly on a wall.

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6
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mutable

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liable to change.

inconstant in one’s affections.

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7
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naive

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showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment.

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8
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narrative

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a spoken or written account of connected events; a story.

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9
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nascent

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just coming into existence and beginning to display signs of future potential.

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10
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nocturnal

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done, occurring, or active at night.

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11
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nondescript

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lacking distinctive or interesting features or characteristics.

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12
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notorious

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generally known and talked of.

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13
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compound complex sentence

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a sentence containing one or more dependent clauses and two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction or semicolon.

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