book club Flashcards
(12 cards)
1
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Eschew
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verb
To shun or avoid
2
Q
Haggard
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adj
Looking exhausted and unwell, especially from fatigue, worry, or suffering
3
Q
Ubiquitous
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adj
Existing everywhere, widespread
4
Q
Evanescent
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adj
Fleeting, momentary
5
Q
Flagrant
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adj
Blatantly offensive
6
Q
Impervious
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adj
Impenetrable, incapable of being affected
7
Q
Reprove
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verb
To scold or rebuke
8
Q
Deprecate
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verb
To belittle or disapprove
9
Q
Inane
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adj
Devoid of intelligence, senseless
10
Q
Putrid
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adj
A strong, bad smell
11
Q
Vindicated
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adj
Freed from any question of guilt
12
Q
Platitude
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noun
An uninspired remark, meaningless cliche
