English Voc 14 Flashcards

1
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Articulate

A

effective speech; distinct speech

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2
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Asinine

A

stupid

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3
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Corroborate

A

confirm

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4
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Dissent

A

to disagree

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5
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Coup

A

successful plan, clever device

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6
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Divulge

A

to tell, reveal; to make public

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7
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Exonerate

A

to find blameless

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8
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Intangible

A

not material; not able to be perceived by touch

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9
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Intermittent

A

periodic; on and off

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10
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Interloper

A

an intrude, one who moves in where he or she is not wanted or has no right to be

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11
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Loquacious

A

talkative, workday; fond of talking

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12
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Nuance

A

a subtle or slight variation(as in color, meaning,quality);or shade of difference

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13
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Predecessor

A

former occupant of a post or job

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14
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Presumptuous

A

arrogant; taking liberties; conceited

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15
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Prevalent

A

widespread; generally accepted

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16
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Repudiate

A

to disown; disavow

17
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Solemnity

A

seriousness; gravity

18
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Sordid

A

wretchedly poor; run-down mean or selfish

19
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Unobtrusive

A

inconspicuous; not blatant

20
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Viable

A

capable of living or developing under normal circumstances; usable; workable