31-40 Flashcards

(10 cards)

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Digression (noun)

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a temporary departure from the main subject

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2
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Diligent (adjective)

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showing care in one’s work

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3
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Discredit (verb)

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to harm the reputation of

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4
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Disdain (verb)

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to regard with scorn

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5
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Divergent (adjective)

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tending to be different or develop in different directions

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6
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Eclipse (noun/verb)

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a loss of significance, power, or prominence in relation to another; to overshadow

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7
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Empathy (noun)

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the ability to understand or share the feelings of another

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8
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Emulate (verb)

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to match or surpass by imitation

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9
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Enervating (adjective)

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causing one to feel drained of energy

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10
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Ephemeral (adjective)

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lasting for a very short time

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