Chapter 15 Flashcards
(12 cards)
1
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ambiguous
A
having more than one meaning or interpretation
2
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anomaly
A
something that deviates from norm or expectation
3
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diversion
A
an action intended to distract someone
4
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divulge
A
to make something widely known, that was kept private before
5
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elusive
A
difficult to catch, understand or achieve
6
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empirical
A
based on observation
7
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enigma
A
something or someone that is difficult to understand
8
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idiosyncrasy
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a mannerism or quirk peculiar to an individual
9
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inscrutable
A
beyond understanding
10
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intrepid
A
fearless and adventurous
11
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nebulous
A
having a form of the cloud
12
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paradox
A
a logically self contradictory statement
