#3 Flashcards
(15 cards)
1
Q
overhaul (v)
A
to take apart for examination and/or repair
2
Q
impudent (adj)
A
not showing due respect
3
Q
deft (adj)
A
neatly skillful
4
Q
idiosyncratic (adj)
A
quirky/unique to an individual
5
Q
wane (v)
A
to decline
6
Q
gratuitous (adj)
A
uncalled for; unwarranted
7
Q
viable (adj)
A
workable; able to live or grow
8
Q
stoic (adj)
A
enduring hardship without complaining
9
Q
hubris (n)
A
excessive pride
10
Q
gluttonous (adj)
A
excessive in eating + drinking
11
Q
renowned (adj)
A
famous
12
Q
vicariously (adv)
A
experienced through the actions of others
13
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misnomer (adj)
A
wrong name for something
14
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arboreal (adj)
A
living in trees
15
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fortuitous (adj)
A
happening by chance or luck