Direct Vocab 5 Flashcards
This deck continues to verify vocabulary knowledge. This level of knowledge is most helpful in confident elimination during sentence completion processes. It should also improve comprehension during passage reading. (100 cards)
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allay
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(v.) to soothe, ease
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allege
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(v.) to assert, usually without proof
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alleviate
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(v.) to relieve, make more bearable
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allocate
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(v.) to distribute, set aside
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aloof
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(adj.) reserved, distant
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altercation
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(n.) a dispute, fight
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amalgamate
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(v.) to bring together, unite
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ambiguous
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(adj.) uncertain, variably interpretable
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ambivalent
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(adj.) having opposing feelings
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ameliorate
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(v.) to improve
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amenable
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(adj.) willing, compliant
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amenity
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(n.) an item that increases comfort
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amiable
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(adj.) friendly
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amicable
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(adj.) friendly
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berate
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(v.) to scold vehemently
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bereft
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(adj.) devoid of, without
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beseech
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(v.) to beg, plead, implore
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colossus
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(n.) a gigantic statue or thing
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combustion
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(n.) the act or process of burning
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commendation
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(n.) a notice of approval or recognition
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commensurate
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(adj.) corresponding in size or amount
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commodious
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(adj.) roomy
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compelling
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(adj.) forceful, demanding attention
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compensate
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(v.) to make an appropriate payment for something
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complacency
(n.) self-satisfied ignorance of danger
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complement
(v.) to complete, make perfect
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compliant
(adj.) ready to adapt oneself to the wishes of others
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complicit
(adj.) being an accomplice in a wrongful act
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compliment
(n.) an expression of esteem or approval
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devious
(adj.) not straightforward, deceitful
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dialect
(n.) a variation of a language
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diaphanous
(adj.) light, airy, transparent
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didactic
(adj.) intended to instruct
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diffident
(adj.) shy, quiet, modest
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diffuse
(v.) to scatter, thin out, break up
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dilatory
(adj.) tending to delay, causing delay
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diligent
(adj.) showing care in doing work
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diminutive
(adj.) small or miniature
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encumber
(v.) to weigh down, burden
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enervate
(v.) to weaken, exhaust
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enfranchise
(v.) to grant the vote to
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engender
(v.) to bring about, create, generate
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enigmatic
(adj.) mystifying, cryptic
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enmity
(n.) ill will, hatred, hostility
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ennui
(n.) boredom, weariness
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fetter
(v.) to chain, restrain
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fickle
(adj.) shifting in character, inconstant
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fidelity
(n.) loyalty, devotion
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goad
(v.) to urge, spur, incite to action
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hardy
(adj.) robust, capable of surviving through adverse conditions
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inchoate
(adj.) unformed or formless, in a beginning stage
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incisive
(adj.) clear, sharp, direct
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inclination
(n.) a tendency, propensity
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incontrovertible
(adj.) indisputable
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incorrigible
(adj.) incapable of correction, delinquent
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increment
(n.) an enlargement; the process of increasing
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incumbent
1. (n.) one who holds an office
2. (adj.) necessary to complete a duty
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legerdemain
(n.) deception, slight-of-hand
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lenient
(adj.) demonstrating tolerance or gentleness
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meager
(adj.) deficient in size or quality
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medley
(n.) a mixture of differing things
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mendacious
(adj.) having a lying, false character
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noisome
(adj.) unpleasant, offensive, especially to the sense of smell
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nomadic
(adj.) wandering from place to place
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obstreperous
(adj.) noisy, unruly
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obtuse
(adj.) lacking quickness of sensibility or intellect
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pittance
(n.) a very small amount, especially relating to money
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placate
(v.) to ease the anger of, soothe
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placid
(adj.) calm, peaceful
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platitude
(n.) an uninspired remark, cliche
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plaudits
(n.) enthusiastic approval, applause
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plausible
(adj.) believable, reasonable
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plenitude
(n.) an abundance
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plethora
(n.) an abundance, excess
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pliable
(adj.) flexible
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poignant
(adj.) deeply affecting, moving
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polemic
(n.) an aggressive argument against a specific opinion
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querulous
(adj.) whiny, complaining
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revere
(v.) to esteem, show deference, venerate
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revoke
(v.) to take back
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rhapsodize
(v.) to engage in excessive enthusiasm
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ribald
(adj.) coarsely, crudely humorous
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rife
(adj.) abundant
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ruminate
(v.) to contemplate, reflect
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ruse
(n.) a trick
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surfeit
(n.) an overabundant supply or indulgence
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surmise
(v.) to infer with little evidence
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surreptitious
(adj.) stealthy
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surrogate
(n.) one acting in place of another
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swarthy
(adj.) of dark color or complexion
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sycophant
(n.) one who flatters for self-gain
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truculent
(adj.) ready to fight, cruel
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truncate
(v.) to shorten by cutting off
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turgid
(adj.) swollen, excessively embellished in style or language
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turpitude
(n.) depravity, moral corruption
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utopia
(n.) an imaginary and remote place of perfection
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vivacious
(adj.) lively, sprightly
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vocation
(n.) the work in which someone is employed, profession
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vociferous
(adj.) loud, boisterous
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wrath
(n.) vengeful anger, punishment
