ISEE Upper Week 4 Part 3 Flashcards

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embodiment

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visible form of an idea

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2
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embryonic

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at an early stage with potential for further development

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3
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emphasize

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give special importance to

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4
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enigma

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mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand

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5
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ephemeral

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lasting for a very short time

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6
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epitome

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the perfect example of a particular quality or type

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7
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equity

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the quality of being fair and impartial

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8
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esoteric

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likely to be understood by only a small group of people

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9
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essential

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absolutely necessary

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10
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exasperate

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irritate intensely

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11
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exhilarating

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thrilling, making one feel very happy

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12
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extent

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the area covered by something

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13
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facet

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one side of something many-sided

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14
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fallacy

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a mistaken belief

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15
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fallow

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inactive (usually having to do with soil not used by farmers)

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16
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feasible

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possible to do easily or conveniently

17
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feign

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pretend to be affected by

18
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fickle

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changing frequently

19
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fleeting

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lasting for a very short time

20
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flotsam

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the wreckage of a ship floating on the sea / unwanted things