Advanced Homophone & Homonym List #4 Flashcards

(31 cards)

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Ambiguous

A

Expressing more than one meaning.

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Ambivalent

A

Mixed feelings about something.

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Amoral

A

Showing no concern.

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4
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Immoral

A

Violating what’s right.

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5
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Allusion

A

An implied reference in literature.

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6
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Illusion

A

Something misleading to the eye.

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Amiable

A

Showing a friendly manner.

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8
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Amicable

A

Having a spirit of friendliness in difficulty.

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Ascent

A

To climb something.

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Assent

A

The expression of approval.

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Conscience

A

An inner feeling of what’s right and wrong.

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Conscious

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To be aware of one’s surroundings.

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Censure

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To express disapproval.

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Censor

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A suppression of obscene parts.

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Climactic

A

The most thrilling part.

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Climatic

17
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Flaunt

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Seeking admiration through display.

18
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Flout

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To defy a rule.

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Elicit

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To draw out a hidden response.

20
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Illicit

A

Not permitted by RULES.

21
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Eminent

A

Recognized within a profession.

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Immanent

A

Existing within.

23
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Imminent

A

About to happen.

24
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Proscribe

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Forbidden by LAW.

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Prescribe
To recommend the use of treatment.
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Tortuous
Full of twists and turns.
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Torturous
Causing suffering.
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Venal
Dishonesty for money.
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Venial
Able to be forgiven.
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Veracity
The quality of being truthful.
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Voracity
Eager for large amounts.