Lesson 8 Flashcards

1
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Engender

A

To create; to produce

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2
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Deride

A

To ridicule; to make fun of

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3
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Acclaim

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Praise; applause; admiration

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4
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Lethargic

A

Tired; languid; weak

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5
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Fanatic

A

One who is very devoted to a cause or an idea

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6
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Novel

A

New; unusual

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7
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Solemn

A

Serious; grave

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8
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Ambivalent

A

Undecided

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9
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Reticent

A

Quiet; uncommunicative; taciturn

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10
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Ferver

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Passion; zeal; great enthusiasm

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11
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Scanty

A

Inadequate; minimal

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12
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Dispassionate

A

Free from passion or spirit

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13
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Pragmatic

A

Practical

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14
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Didactic

A

Instructive

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15
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Deference

A

A show of respect

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16
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Alleviate

A

To lighten or relieve

17
Q

Vacillate

A

To waiver between choices

18
Q

Endorse

A

To approve of; to give support to

19
Q

Conspicuous

A

Easily seen; out in the open

20
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Negligence

A

Carelessness; neglect; indifference