PSAT Lesson 13 Flashcards
1
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allure
A
to influence, sway, or entice with some tempting appeal
2
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apathy
A
a lack of concern or feeling, indifference
3
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auspicious
A
favorable
4
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caricature
A
a portrayal where features are distorted, a parody
5
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cordial
A
courteous and gracious; friendly; warm
6
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cosmopolitan
A
dealing with the whole world
7
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deplore
A
to regret deeply or strongly; to feel or to express deep grief for
8
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discrepant
A
disagreeing, inconsistent
9
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ecstasy
A
extreme happiness
10
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empathy
A
understanding or identification with another’s feelings or situation
11
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equivocal
A
ambiguous (usually intended to mislead)
12
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expeditious
A
done with speed and efficiency
13
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galvanize
A
to stimulate or to excite as if by an electric shock
14
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implacable
A
incapable or being appeased
15
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inimitable
A
not able to be imitated
