Lesson 1 & 2 Flashcards

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1
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Circumvent

A

To move around; avoid

Syn: evade

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2
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Acclaim

A

Enthusiastic approval or applause

Syn: praise

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3
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Haphazardly

A

By chance w/o order

Syn: arbitrary/ careless

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4
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Persistent

A

Never give up

Syn: constant

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5
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Chronic

A

Always there

Syn: constant

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6
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Autonomous

A

Self

Syn: independent

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7
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Adverse

A

Bad

Syn: unfavourable

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8
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Disapproval

A

Disagreement

Syn: objection

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9
Q

Disruptive

A

Causing interruption

Syn: disturbing

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10
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Diffused

A

To pour out or spread

Syn: dispersed

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11
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Energetic

A

Full of life or power

Syn: vigorous

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12
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Contemporary

A

Up to date

Syn: current

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13
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Fostered

A

To promote growth

Syn: encouraged (syn: stimulated)

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14
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Egile

A

To move in an easy and quick way

Syn: Nimble

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15
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Merge

A

To combine

Syn: combine

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16
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Abrupt

A

Quick w/o warning

Syn: sudden

17
Q

Heyday

A

The highest point of success

Syn: pinnacle

18
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Frail

A

Weak in health

Syn: fragile

19
Q

Appealing

A

Attractive or interesting

Syn: alluring

20
Q

Profound

A

To dig deeper in thoughts

Syn: far-reaching

21
Q

Valid

A

Produced results based on facts

Syn: convincing

22
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Celebrated

A

Well known, acclaimed

Syn: renowned

23
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Encouraged

A

To support

Syn: stimulate

24
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Albeit

A

In spite of facts

Syn: although