41-50 Flashcards

(10 cards)

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Erudite (adjective)

A

Having or showing great knowledge or learning.

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Evanescent (adjective)

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Quickly fading or disappearing.

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Exemplary (adjective)

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Serving as a desirable model.

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Extenuating (adjective)

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Serving to lessen the seriousness of an offense.

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Florid (adjective)

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Having a red or flushed complexion; elaborately intricate.

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Fortuitous (adjective)

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Happening by a lucky chance.

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Frugal (adjective)

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Sparing or economical with regard to money or food.

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Furtive (adjective)

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Attempting to avoid notice or attention, often because of guilt.

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9
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Galvanize (verb)

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To shock or excite someone into taking action.

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10
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Hackneyed (adjective)

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Lacking significance through overuse.

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