Elite Week 11 Flashcards by Jennifer Hu

de’ja’ vu

the impression of having seen or experienced something before

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acrophobia

an abnormal fear of heights

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delirium

madness; over- excitement

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egotism

self-conceit; selfishness

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kleptomania

an abnormal impulse to steal

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megalomania

a condition marked by delusional fantasies of power, wealth, or ominoptence

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paranoia

psychological disorder of feeling

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pyromania

an uncontrollable urge to start fires

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sublimate

to express unacceptable impulses in a constructive form

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animadversion

strong criticism’ a critical remark

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animated

lively; spirited

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animosity

bitter hostility; esp. that which provokes punitive action

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animus

a personal feeling of ill-will

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corporal

relating to the body

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hypochondria

the persistent belief that one is sick when real illness is unlikely

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corps

a group of persons working together

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corpse

a dead body

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incorporate

to include as a part; to combine into one body

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incorporeal

lacking material substance

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magnanimous

generous;noble in mind

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carp

to complain; to seek fault, esp. over unimportant matters

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catholic

0f broad scope; universal

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curb

to restrain or control

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conviction

a strong belief or opinion

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intimate

to make known subtly; to hint

leaning

a preference or inclination

mint

to invent or fabricate; undamaged ; in perfect condition

proceeds

money derived from some activity; price of profit

singular

very rare ; remarkable

trying

causing strain, hardship, or distress

annotate

to provide with explanatory or critical notes

apogee

the highest point; the farthest point in a satellite's orbit

artisan

a worker trained or skilled in some manual trade

barrage

a heavy' prolonged attack

beckon

to signal or summon, as by nodding or waving

berate

to scold severely and at length

burnish

to polish

brandish

to shake or wave, as of a weapon

bustle

energetic, often noisy, activity; a stir; to move about energetically

celiberate

abstaining from sexual activity

coddle

to treat indulgently

concomitant

accompanying (of events)

converge

to come together

derive

to obtain from a specified source

disconsolate

extremely unhappy;seemingly beyond comforting

divine

related to god; supremely good or beautiful

doleful

mournful; gloomy

dubious

causing doubt;questionable

espouse

to give loyalty or support to; to adopt

gall

boldness;impudence

fervent

passionate;eager; earnest

gibberish

meaningless stalking or writing

glum

silently unhappy;gloomy

grievous

causing sorrow or sadness; distressing; serious

halcyon

calm; peaceful

discourse

formal and organized verbal expression; to talk

headlong

with uncontrolled speed and force

imbroglio

a confused misunderstanding or disagreement

implacable

unable to be pacified; relentless

jangle

to make a grating sound or have a grating effect

linchpin

a central element that holds other parts together

manifold

of many kinds; numerous and varied

meddlesome

interfering; bothyersome

mishap

an unlucky or unfortunate accident

moratorium

suspension of activity; authorized delay

novice

a person new to a field or activity; a beginer

nuptial

pertaining to marriage; (a plural) a wedding

parable

a short story with moral or religious theme

porous

easily crossed or penertrated

prosaic

straightforward; lacking in imagination

quaver

to shake or tremble

quibble

to criticize or evade the truth by raising trivial or irrelevant objections

refulgent

shining radiantly

reciprocate

to give something in return

repent

to feel remorse for past action

roseate

cheerful or bright; optimistic

sapling

a young tree

rupture

the act of breaking apart or bursting

serene

calm and peaceful

supplant

to take the place of

sully

to dirty or tarnish, esp. by disgracing

terminate

to end

tatter

torn and ragged clothing; a shred (usually plural)

tinge

a faint coloring; a trace amount

tout

to solicit customers; to praise or recommend highly

trove

a collection of valuable items

unconscionable

beyond reason; not restrained by conscience

verify

to establish the truth of

vituperative

harshly critical

watershed

a region that drains into a river lake, or other body of water; a critical point that marks a division

perspicacious

having keen perception or understanding

fortitude

strength of mind that allows one to endure adversity

escapade

a reckless adventure

effervescent

giving off gas bubbles; showing high spirits or excitement

cognizant

aware (with "of")

effrontery

bold insulting behavior

nefarious

very wicked; villainous

infringe

to trespass;to violate

paradox

a statement or situation that appears contracitory

staid

serious and settled; sedate

Elite Week 11 Flashcards

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