Lesson 5 Flashcards

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Profound (profundity)

A

Deep; insightful

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2
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Enhance

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To improve; to augment

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3
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Phenomenon

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An observable fact or occurrence

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4
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Enduring

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Lasting

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5
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Advocate

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To speak in favor of; to support

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6
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Solitude

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State of being alone

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7
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Tentative

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Temporary; not final

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8
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Contemporary

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Living at the same time; modern

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9
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Provocative (provoke)

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Exciting; attracting attention

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10
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Adversary

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An opponent; enemy

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11
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Gravity (grace)

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Seriousness

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12
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Banal

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Common; dull; ordinary

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13
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Depravity

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Moral corruption

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14
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Temper

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To moderate; soften

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15
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Censure

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To blame; to criticize

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16
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Extol

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To praise

17
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Indulgent

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Pampering oneself; satisfying one’s own desires

18
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Erratic

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Irregular; without direction

19
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Insipid

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Bland; boring; tasteless

20
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Euphony

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Pleasant sound