vocab 25 Flashcards

1
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What term describes evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret?

A

Poignant

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2
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What describes being slow and clumsy due to great weight or dullness?

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Ponderous

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3
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What term is used for a monarch or ruler, especially an autocratic one?

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Potentate

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4
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What describes dealing with things sensibly and realistically based on practical considerations?

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Pragmatic

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5
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What is a term for a preliminary or preparatory statement; an introduction?

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Preamble

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6
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What term describes being related to preying on other animals or exploitative behavior?

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Predatory

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7
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What term describes being the strongest or main element; having power over others?

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Predominant

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8
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What is a strong feeling that something unpleasant is about to happen?

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Premonition

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9
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What describes failing to observe the limits of what is permitted or appropriate?

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Presumptuous

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10
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What is the term for delaying or postponing action?

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Procrastinate

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11
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What describes being remarkably great in extent, size, or degree?

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Prodigious

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12
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What term describes being competent or skilled in doing or using something?

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Proficient

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