AFOQT Nouns 100 Flashcards
(124 cards)
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aberration
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a deviation from the standard; not typical
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access
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a means of approach or admittance (e.g. to an area or organization)
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accord
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agreement
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adage
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wise proverb or saying (e.g. too soon old, too late smart)
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advocate
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one who speaks in favor of or on behalf of another
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alacrity
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cheerful willingness or ready response
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allusion
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an indirect reference to something else, especially in literature; a hint
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amity
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friendship
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anarchy
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lawlessness, disorder; a lack of government contol or effectiveness
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anecdote
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a brief, entertaining story
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animosity
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bitter hostility or open hatred
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anomaly
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an abnormality or irregularity
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anthology
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collection of writings, songs, or other creative works
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apex
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highest point (e.g., of a triangle)
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arbiter
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one who decides; a judge
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audacity
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boldness
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avarice
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greed, desire for wealth
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bastion
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stronghold, fortress, fortified place against opposition
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beacon
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a guiding light to show the way or mark a spot
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bias
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prejudice or tendency in a certain direction; literally, a slant or tilt
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blasphemy
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an insult to something held sacred
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blemish
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defect, stain, or flaw that takes away from the quality of the rest of the area or item
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boon
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benefit or gift
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brevity
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shortness, conciseness
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bulwark
strong protection or barrier to enemy attacks
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cacophony
a harsh or unpleasant mixture of sounds, voices, or words
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catastrophe
sudden disaster
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chagrin
embarrassment or disappointment
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chronicle
historical record or listing, usually in sequential, chronological order
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clamor
uproar
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clemency
mercy
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condolence
expression of sympathy to one who has suffered a loss
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connoisseur
an expert judge of the best of something, such as wine, food, paintings, etc.
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context
the words or ideas surrounding one particular word or idea that give clues or contribute depth to the word's meaning
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conundrum
a perplexing puzzle or riddle
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criterion
standard or judgment or comparison
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crux
the essential point or central point
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cynic
one who mocks or disbelieves the good intentions or values of others; one who believes people are motivated only by selfishness
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dearth
scarcity or lack of something
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debacle
large-scale defeat or complete failure
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deference
conceding to another's desire or will; respect or courtesy
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deluge
great flood or overwhelming inflow
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depravity
moral corruption
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detriment
damage, loss, or disadvantage
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diction
the way in which words are used by a speaker
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din
loud, pervasive, continuous noise
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discernment
insight, ability to see things clearly
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discord
disagreement, often noisy
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discrepancy
inconsistency or error
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discretion
freedom of choice; also refers to a judicious reserve in one's speech or behavior
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disdain
arrogant scorn or contempt
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dissent
difference of opinion, especially from a widely held opinion
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effluvium
a disagreeable or bad-smelling vapor or gas
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elite
part of the whole that is considered to be at or near the top
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enigma
mystery
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enterprise
an important project or self-sfficient organization
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environment
general surroundings, either physical or referring to influences
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epitome
a top-level representation of a quality, usually a virtue
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epoch
a particular period in history, especially one regarded in some way as remarkable or significant
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essence
basic nature
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etiquette
generally accepted rules of social behavior and manners
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excerpt
passage quoted from a book or other document
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exodus
departure, usually referring to a group or large numbers
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exposition
an explanation or expounding
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facet
a side or aspect of a problem or situation; also refers to a particular angled cut of a diamond or other precious stone
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facscimile
exact copy or representation
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fallacy
mistaken or erroneous idea, assumption, or conclusion
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fervor
passion or enthusiasm
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feud
long-term disagreement or open hatred between individuals or groups
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fiasco
disaster or complete failure
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fiend
cruel, hateful person
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finale
the last part of a performance
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flair
natural-seeming talent or style
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foe
enemy, adversary, oppenent
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forte
an area in which a person excels
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fortitude
a gathering or place where ideas or situations are discussed
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fraud
deliberate deception, especially an illegal one
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friction
the surface of one object rubbing against another
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function
the purpose served by a person, object or organization
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furor
an outburst of excitement or disagreement
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gamut
an entire range or spectrum or possible outcomes or conditions
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genesis
beginning or origin
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gist
essential content, central idea
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glutton
one who overeats or indulges in anything to excess
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grievance
a complaint made against an individual or an organization; also grudge held over a period of time
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guile
cunning, deceit, duplicity
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heresy
an opinion directly opposed to established beliefs, especially in a religious sense
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heritage
historical family, cultural, or organizational set of traditions, customs and values; inheritance of either real property or traditions
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hindrance
obstacle or delaying obstruction
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hoax
deliberate attempt to trick someone, either as a joke or seriously
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horizon
farthest limit, usually referring to vision, knowledge, or experience
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hue
shade of color
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hysteria
excessive or uncontrollable fear or other strong emotion
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idiom
a regional or group jargon, dialect, or manner of speech; can also mean a phrase or expression that has a differen meaning than the literal meaning of the words that make it up
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illusion
an idea or impression that differs from reality
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image
the likeness or reflected or interpreted impression of a person, object, or locale; the general group of perceptions surrounding a person
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impetus
moving force or starting idea
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incumbent
present holder of an office or position
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incursion
a hostile invasion
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indolence
laziness
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infirmity
physical disease, injury, or defect
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influx
a flowing in of a substance, as of a wave or flood
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infraction
violation of a rule, regulation or law
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initiative
desire, idea, or ability to take the first step in carrying out some action
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innovation
a new or improved way of doing something
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integrity
moral and intellectual honesty and forthrightness; also refers to the quality of a structure or object to hold together
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interim
a period of time between one event, process, or period and another
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interlude
a short feature or period of time coming between two other, longer events or time periods
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intrigue
secret plot or scheme
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intuition
knowledge or conclusion obtained throughout instinct or feeling rather than conscious thought
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invective
insulting or abusive speech
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iota
a very small amount or piece
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irony
a significant and often unexpected difference between what might be expected and what actually occurs; the conscious use of words to convey the opposite of their literal meaning
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keynote
main theme or idea, usually referring to the main seech at a convention or the like
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larceny
theft, usually small
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layman
regular person who is not a memebr of a particular profession or technical specialty
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legacy
material or spiritual inheritance or heritage; historical perceptions of someone after they have left their office or position of responsibility
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legend
unverified stories handed down from earlier times; can also refer to a person of great fame or reputation
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legion
a large number of people; sometimes historically used as a designation of a military or paramilitary unit
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lethargy
sluggishness, laziness, drowsiness
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levee
a raised embankment designed to prevent flooding from a river or other body of water
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levity
lightness, frivolity
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liaison
contact or coordination between two or more individuals or groups
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litigation
legal proceedings
