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Lesson 32 Flashcards

(20 cards)

1
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Adjudicate

A

To make formal judgment or decision about a problem; to judge a competition, to pronounce or declare

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Apocryphal

A

Of questionable authorship or authenticity; of doubtful authenticity, although widely circulated ( urban legend)

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3
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Bonhomie

A

Cheerful friendliness; a pleasant and affable disposition

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4
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Complacent

A

Showing smug satisfaction with ones self or one’s achievements; contented to a fault

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Corroborate

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To confirm or give support to; to support or confirm with new evidence; do a test the truth or accuracy of

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6
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Derogatory

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Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude; Detracting or disparaging

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7
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Efficacy

A

The ability to produce a desired outcome; the power or capacity to produce a desired outcome

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Euphemism

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A mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing

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Gratuitous

A

Given or granted without return or response; given or received without cost or obligation; unnecessary

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Incongruous

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Not corresponding with or in keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something; not consistent with what is logical, customary, or correct

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Insatiable

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Incapable of being satisfied(usually food or desire)

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Levity

A

You more or frivolity, especially the treatment of a serious matter with humor or in a matter lacking due respect; the state of being light

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13
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Monomania

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Pathological obsession with one thing or idea; intent concentration on or enthusiasm for a subject or idea

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Pervert

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To alter something from its original course, meaning, or state to a distortion or corruption of what was first intended; one whose sexual behavior is abnormal

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Placate

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To make someone less angry or hostile, usually by yielding concessions

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16
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Preclude

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To make impossible by previous action, to prevent from happening

17
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Quietude

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A state of stillness, calmness, and quite in a person or place

18
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Retribution

A

Punishment that is considered morally right and fully deserved; something given or demanded and payment; requital, usually for evil

19
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Subjective

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Based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions; dependent on the mind or on an individuals perception for existence

20
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Ubiquitous

A

Present, appearing, or found everywhere; being or seeming to be everywhere at the same time