Unit 7 Flashcards
1
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Advent
A
An arrival; a coming into place or view
2
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Apex
A
The highest point, tip
3
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Assimilate
A
To absorb fully; to adopt as one’s own; to adapt fully
4
Q
Bogus
A
False, counterfeit
5
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Exorbitant
A
Unreasonably high, excessive
6
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Interim
A
The time between; temporary coming between two points in time
7
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Inundate
A
To flood, overflow; to overwhelm by numbers or size
8
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Malign
A
To speak of evil, slander; evil
9
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Meander
A
Wander about, wind about; a sharp turn or twist
10
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Metropolis
A
A large city; the chief city of an area
11
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Momentous
A
Very important
12
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Obstreperous
A
Noisy; unruly, disorderly
13
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Pensive
A
Thoughtful; melancholy
14
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Perilous
A
Dangerous
15
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Shoddy
A
Of poor quality; characterized by inferior workmanship
