Lesson 7 Flashcards
1
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macroscopic
A
visible to the naked eye
2
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fatuous
A
foolish, inane
3
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bovine
A
pertaining to cows or cattle
4
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ferret
A
to search or drive out
5
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affectation
A
a phony attitude, pose
6
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knell
A
a sound made by a bell, often rung slowly for a death or funeral
7
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dichotomy
A
a division into two parts
8
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callow
A
young and inexperienced
9
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laconic
A
using few words, short, concise
10
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quiddity
A
an essential quality
11
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patent
A
evident or obvious
12
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peccadillo
A
a minor offense; a misdeed
13
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sagacious
A
wise; having keen perception and sound judgement
14
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rationalize
A
to make an excuse for
15
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adroit
A
skillful, clever
