AFOQT Nouns 200 Flashcards
(126 cards)
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lore
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body of traditional or historical knowledge
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malady
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disease or illness
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maneuver
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movement of a unit or individual to achieve a goal
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mania
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abnormal concentration on or enthusiasm for something
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marathon
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26 mile/385 yard race. Named in commemoration of the messenger who ran that distance to bring new to Athens of the Greek victory over the Persians in 490 bc at Marathon.
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maverick
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a person who acts independently instead of in conformance with common organizational behavior
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maxim
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ad adage or proverb prescribing a rule or method of conduct, as in: measure twice, cut once
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medium
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means of communication of presentation. Plural: media
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memento
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object that commemorates or reminds someone of a past event
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metropolis
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very large city
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milieu
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surroundings, environment
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morale
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state of mind or attitude of an individual or group
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mores
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established customs or values of a group or segment of society
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myriad
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vast number of great multitude of something, usually implying wide variations within a group
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myth
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a traditional story, usually attempting to explain a natural condition or occurrence, often involving supernatural influences
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negligence
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carelessness
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neophyte
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a beginner
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niche
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literally: a recess in a wall for holding a statue or other ornament; figuratively: an appropriate activity or situation that is especially well suited to a person’s abilities or character
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nomad
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wanderer
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nostalgia
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desire to return to a past experience or situation
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oasis
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an isolated place or area of comfort surrounded by desolation or barrenness
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oblivion
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a condition of complete ignorance, forgetfulness, or unawareness
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obscure
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unclear, clouded, partially hidden
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odyssey
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a long journey usually containing challenges or obstacles; derived from the mythic ten-year jouney home of Odysseus after the Trojan War, chonicled in Homer’s epic Greek poem The Odyssey
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omen
a sign or event believed to foretell the future
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optimum
the best possible condition or combination of factors
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ovation
applause of an audience, or any enthusiastically positive reception accompanied by applause
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overture
first step, usually one that is intended to lead others in action or discussion
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panacea
a cure for all problems or diseases
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paradox
a statement that contradicts or appears to contradict itself
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parsimony
stinginess or overzealous desire to be thrifty
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partisan
one who supports a particular cause, person, or idea; in a country occupied by an enemy, a partisan is one who opposes the occupying enemy by acts of defiance or sabotage
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pathology
the science of diseases; any deviatin from a normal, healthy condition
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paucity
scarcity of a resource or condition
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pauper
a very poor person
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pedagogue
a strict, overly academic teacher or speaker
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phenomenon
an unusual, noticeable, or outstanding occurrence that is directly perceived by the senses or by results
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philanthropy
love of mankind, usually exemplified by donations to charitable causes
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phobia
an unreasonable fear of something
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pilgramage
long journey to some palce or condition worthy of respect or devotion
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pitfall
trap or obstacle for the unwary
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pittance
very small amount, usually referring to money
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plateau
an elevated, relatively level expanse of land; also can refer to a leveling off of progress or results
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plight
an unfavorable condition or situation
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poise
calm and controlled behavior
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posterity
future descendants or generations
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precedent
event or law that serves as an example for later action
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predecessor
someone or something that came before another
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predicament
unpleasant problem or situation, usually one that is difficult to escape
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preface
introductory statement or passage to a book, speech, or other communication
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prelude
something that is preliminary to some act or event that is more important
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premise
a statement or assumption from which a conclusion is drawn; given, hypothetical, if, postulate, presumption, presupposition, supposition
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premium
best quality; an amount added to the usual price or payment
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prestige
respect or status achieved through achievement or rank
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pretext
a reason given as a cover-up for the real purpose for an action
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priority
something that comes before others in significance or importance
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probity
integrity, uprightness, honesty
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prodigy
an extremely talented or gifted child
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propinquity
nearness
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propriety
good manners, appropriately respectful and reserved behavior
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proviso
a requirement that something specific is done, usually in writing
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prowess
strength or superior ability
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proximity
nearness
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pseudonym
an assumed name, usually pen name taken by an author
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pun
a play on words that depends on two or more different meanings or sounds of the same word or phrase
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pundit
a knowledgeable person in a particular field; can also refer to a comentator who publicizes his opinions, whether or not he is actually an expert in that field
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quagmire
literally, a bog or swamp that impedes movement or in which people or vehicles could be struck or mired; figuratively, a difficult or dangerous situation from which there is limited hope of escape
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qualm
doubt or unease about some action or situation
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quandary
deep uncertainty or indecision about a choice between two or more courses of action; dilemma
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query
a question or request for information
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rampart
a fortification; bulwark or defense against attack
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rapport
a harmonious or mutually trusting relationship
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refuge
a place to which one can go for protection or separation from difficulty
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remnant
remaining or left-over of something
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renaissance
a rebirth or revival
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rendezvous
a meeting or location for a meeting
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renown
fame or wide acclaim, especially for accomplishments or skill
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replica
an exact copy or facsimile of something, although it may only be proportionate and not the same in size
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reprimand
retaliation for real or perceived injuries; often implies giving back more than was originally received
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reprobate
a wicked, sinful, depraved person
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residue
the remainder of something after removal of a part; usually implies a small amount left, perhaps in a container, after the majority is removed
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resources
assets that are available for use, either material or spiritual
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respite
a temporary break, usually one that brings relief
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reverence
a feeling of great respect, usually religious in nature
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sabotage
deliberate damage to facilities or equipment belonging to an enemy, usually performed by spies or an underground movement within an occupied country
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saga
a long story, tale, usually involving heroic deeds
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salutation
a written or spoken greeting; also can refer to a person's title
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satire
criticism of someone or something by seeming approval cast in a light or taken to an extreme that makes the subject appear ridiculous
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sheaf
a bundle, usually either of papers or grain
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sheen
shine or luster
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slander
spoken untruth that damages one's reputation
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solace
confort after loss or disappointment
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stagnation
motionlessness or inactivity
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stanza
a section of a poem or song; a verse
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stature
a height, measured either physically or in respect
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stigma
mark or perception of disgrace or bad reputation
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stimulus
an encouragement to act or react
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strategy
planning and coordination aimed at achieving a goal or objective; a way to get something done
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strife
conflict, disagreement, contention
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supplement
an amount added to complete something
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sycophant
one who flatters a superior in hope of getting preferential treatment
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synthesis
the combining of parts to form a whole, especially referring to ideas or procedures
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tacit
silent or unspoken
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tact
the ability to communicate a message without causing ofense, especially an unpleasant message
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tactics
specific actions used to achieve a purpose or accomplish an objective in military terms, maneuvers by small or lower-level units in contact with the enemy
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temerity
recklessness, audacity; boldness verging on foolhardiness
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termperament
overall attitide, dispostion, or character
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threshold
the starting point of an activity; literally, the line that separates one area from another
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timbre
the quality of sound, independent of pitch and volume
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token
a sign or object that signifies a greater feeling or whole
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trepidation
fear, apprehension
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tribunal
a place of judgment, usually legal in nature
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tribute
a demonstration of respect or gratitude
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turmoil
disturbance or upheaval
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turpitude
shameful wickedness or depravity
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tycoon
a very wealthy and powerful business leader
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utopia
an ideal place or society, usually regarded as unachievable
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valor
courage, heroism
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venture
a project or enterprise, usually one involving some degree of risk, although not necessarily physical risk
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vigor
vitality or energy
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volition
will or conscious choice
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welter
confused mass; commotion or turmoil
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woe
great trouble or sorrow
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zeal
eager desire or enthusiasm
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zenith
highest point
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zest
enthusiasm
