2017 Flashcards
1
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peremptory
A
insisting on immediate attention or obedience, especially in a brusquely imperious way.
synonyms: brusque, abrupt, commanding, dictatorial, autocratic, overbearing, dogmatic, arrogant
2
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Ultracrepidarianism
A
The habit of giving opinions and advice on matters outside of one’s knowledge
3
Q
Saturnalia
A
an occasion of wild revelry
4
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Plaintive
A
sounding sad and mournful
5
Q
Stolid
A
(of a person) calm, dependable, and showing little emotion or animation
6
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Sobriquet
A
a person’s nickname
7
Q
Skinflint
A
a person who spends as little money as possible; a miser
8
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Impecunious
A
having little or no money
9
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Cogitate
A
think deeply about something; meditate or reflect
10
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Promethean
A
being rebelliously creative and innovative. daringly original or creative
11
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abjure
A
solemnly renounce
