Lesson 4,5,6 Flashcards
(30 cards)
1
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L4- Buffoon
A
Clown or jester
1
Q
Farce
A
An exaggerated comic play
2
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Irony
A
Deliberate use of words to convey the opposite of their literal meaning
2
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Jocular
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Characterized by a joking manner
3
Q
Lampoon
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A written piece that pokes fun or ridicules
3
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Levity
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Light and humorous manner
4
Q
Parody
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An exaggerated comic imitation
5
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Raillery
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Good natured teasing
6
Q
Regale
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Entertain
7
Q
Satirical
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Sarcastic
9
Q
Adumbrate
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Describe vaguely
10
Q
Arcane
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Mysterious
11
Q
L5- Impenetrable
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Impossible to break through
12
Q
Covert
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Hidden
13
Q
Educe
A
Draw out
14
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Fathom
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Comprehend
15
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Impervious
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Incapable of being affected
16
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Limpid
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Calm and serene
17
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Manifest
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To reveal
18
Q
Nebulous
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Cloudy
20
Q
L6- Diffuse
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Widely spread or scattered
22
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Adjunct
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Attached in a subordinate position
23
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Amalgamate
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To unite
24
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Compatriot
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Colleague
25
Conclave
Secret meeting
26
Contiguous
Adjacent
27
Diverge
To branch out
28
Parity
Equality
29
Synergy
Merged forces creating a greater effect
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Transcend
To surpass