Lesson 18 Flashcards

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1
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Absurd

A

Clearly false; w/o reason
Syn: ridiculous
Ex: I think his suggestion is absurd

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Allocation

A

An assignment of portions

Syn: distribution

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Culminate

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To finish; to reach highest point
Syn: conclude

Ex: the rock song culminated in a loud guitar solo.

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Demeanor

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Someone’s outward behaviour
Syn: conduct
Ex: The old woman had a pleasant demeanor

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Fallacious

A

Having errors
Syn: incorrect
Ex: her fallacious argument could not be defended.

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Feasible

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Able to be done

Syn: possible, conceivable

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Limber

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Easily shaped
Syn: flexible
Ex: the dancer has a limber body

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Preconception

A

Uneducated opinion

Syn; bias

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Robust

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Showing good health
Syn: energetic
Ex: the new product is selling robustly

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Swift

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Quick

Syn: fast

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Means

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Ways

Syn: methods

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