Lesson 1 Flashcards

Question

sodden | SAHD-'n

Answer 1

saturated with liquid; soaked through.

Answer 2

Practical, having to do with actual practice, concerned with everyday affairs as opposed to theory or speculation.

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Sympathetic, agreeable, compatible, kindred, harmonious, having the same taste, nature, or temperament.

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disagreeing, especially with an established religion or political system, organization, or belief.

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not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something.

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(adj) Unpredictable, tending to change abruptly for no apparent reason or logical reason.

Answer 7

acting or behaving in a capricious manner.

Answer 8

liable to change rapidly and unpredictable, especially for the worse.

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(of a person) subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind.

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(n) a sudden change of mind or change in the emotions.

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Noisy, disagreeably or offensively loud, boisterous, clamorous. and Sticking out in a glaring way, obtrusive, flagrant.

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Required, necessary, binding, mandatory.

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unimportant, trifling, of little consequence.

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Unyielding, immovable, inflexible, refusing to give in, unshakeable, unrelenting, implacable.

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Occasional, infrequent, irregular, not constant, happening from time to time, occurring in a scattered or random way.

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(of something regarded as unpleasant) continuing without pause or interruption.

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The forefront of an action or movement, leading position or persons in a movement.

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To agree, be in accord with, unite in opinion.

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Early development or maturity, especially in mental ability.

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Apart, at a distance, removed, withdrawn, not wishing to speak or associate with others.

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Belief, professed faith or opinion, especially a system of religious belief.

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latin for "I believe"; a declared set of beliefs or opinions. Usually reserved for a formal declaration.

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inclined to believe, willing to accept something as true without questioning.

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cheap and showy, gaudy, garish, sleazy. (may refer to ones appearance or reputation).

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Irritable, cross, complaining, fretful, ill-humored and impatient, difficult to please.

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Very difficult, hard to achieve or accomplish, requiring great effort.

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Attractive, pleasing in appearance, handsome, comely, fair, presentable.

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Firmly determined or settled, resolved, having a set opinion or purpose, steadfast, unwavering, persevering.

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alternate or waver between different opinions or actions; be indecisive.

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An assumption, theory, hypothesis. May be based on ample evidence or no evidence at all, and may be either sensible or irrational.

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a preliminary or incomplete theory based on insufficient evidence.

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an assumption based on so little evidence that it is merely an educated guess.

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1. unreasoned, based on personal feelings or preferences rather than on reason, logic or law. Making discretionary judgements or decisions that may or may not be fair or reasonable. 2. determined or arrived at in a random or illogical manner. 3. exercising unrestrained or absolute power.

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a judge or umpire who makes a final decision or resolves a dispute.

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Lacking variety, tediously uniform, unvarying and dull.

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Something handed down from the past, an inheritance.

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Numerous AND varied. consisting of many kinds, containing many elements, features, or characteristics.

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having great variety or diversity.

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Containing a multitude, consisting of a great number of persons or things.

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Bending easily, flexible, adaptable, workable.

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A quick reply, especially one that is cutting or witty.

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Stubborn, inflexible, unwilling to give in or compromise, not yielding to argument or persuasion.

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To tear, cut roughly, rend, mangle.

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All-powerful, almighty, having unlimited power or authority.

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Untrustworthy, dishonorable, deceitful, corrupt, lacking integrity or moral principles.

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A revival, rebirth, resurgence, renewal of life or vigor.

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A coming into being, beginning, origin, birth, creation.

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To justify, give good reason for, authorize, sanction.

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Difficult to deal with, disagreeable, argumentative, quick to quarrel or to exhibit ill will.

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quarrelsome, prone to argue or dispute.

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quick-tempered, easily angered, extremely irritable.

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Disrespectful in a frivolous way, treating something serious in a trivial manner.

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To conquer, defeat, vanquish, overwhelm completely, bring under rigid control, make submissive, dominate, enslave.

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Twisted, crooked, lopsided, askew, distorted in an odd, amusing way.

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Polished, sophisticated, suave, cosmopolitan.

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Specialized and often pretentious language; speech and writing that is highly technical and difficult to understand.

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Cautious, careful, planning wisely, exercising sound judgment in practical matters.

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Secure, safe from assault, infringement, or destruction, sacred, untouchable, unassailable, incorruptible.

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Spacious, having plenty of room, comfortably convenient.

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Nearness, closeness, the state of being in the vicinity of something.

Lesson 1 Flashcards

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