Vocab, batch #3 (51-75) Flashcards

1
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Fulsome

A

offensive because of insincerity

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2
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Ingratiate

A

work oneself into favor

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3
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Lackey

A

follower who carries out another’s wishes like a servant

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4
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Obsequious

A

subservient

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5
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Sycophant

A

parasitic flatterer

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6
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Truckle

A

make a doormat of oneself

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7
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Apiary

A

a place where bees are kept

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8
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Aviary

A

a place where birds are kept

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9
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Halcyon

A

calm; peaceful

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10
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Lionize

A

treat as highly important

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11
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Menagerie

A

place where animals are kept and trained

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12
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Antitode

A

remedy for a poison/evil

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13
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Astringent

A

severe; stern

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14
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Pestilential

A

morally harmful

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15
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Salubrious

A

healthful

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16
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Attenuate

A

make thin, weaken

17
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Encomium

A

tribute, speech

18
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Eulogize

A

praise, extol, glorify

19
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Laudable

A

praiseworthy

20
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Plaudit

A

applause

21
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Calumnious

A

defamatory

22
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Derogatory

A

expressing low esteem

23
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Imputation

A

unjust/false charge

24
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Malign

A

speak evil of; vilify

25
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Facetious

A

said in jest without serious intent