40 Flashcards

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eccentric

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tending to act in strange or unusual ways

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abstruse

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hard to understand

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3
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contrive

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to form or think of a plan

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4
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plausible

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possibly true; believable or realistic

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5
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intricate

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having many parts

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6
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anecdotal

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a short story about an interesting or funny event or occurrence

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7
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convoluted

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very complicated and difficult to understand

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8
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impressionistic

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involving general feelings or thoughts rather than specific knowledge or facts

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9
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analogous

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similar in some way

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10
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unsubstantiated

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not proven to be true

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11
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dilatory

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causing a delay

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12
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dogmatic

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expressing personal opinions or beliefs as if they are certainly correct and cannot be doubted

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13
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rigorous

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very strict and demanding

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14
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inscrutable

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difficult to understand; causing people to feel curious or confused

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ardor

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a strong feeling of energy or eagerness

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16
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paragon

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a person or thing that is perfect or excellent in some way an should be considered a model or example to be copied

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profusion

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a large amount of something

18
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enigma

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someone or something that is difficult to understand or explain

19
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bounty

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good things that are given or provided freely and in large amounts

20
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obtuseness

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stupid or unintelligent; not able to think clearly or to understand what is obvious or simple