My Own Flashcards

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Monotony

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Lack of variety or interest

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Dupe

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To fool OR deceive

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Disparity

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Differences

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Obscene

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Offensive

Shocking

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Diatribe

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A bitter scolding criticism

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Veracity

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Truthfulness

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Wan

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To become sickly pale

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Mitigate

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Alleviate> make less severe/ painful

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Exacerbate

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To aggravate or make worst

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Obscurity

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Insignificance

Incomprehensible

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Exculpate

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To free from blame or guilt

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Strive

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To make great effort

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Elevate

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Raise or lift

Promote

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Impede

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Delay or prevent ( someone or something)

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Obstruct

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Block ( an opening, path , road, etc)

Hold up

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Controversy

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Intense public disagreement

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Deranged

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Insane

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Gullible

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Easily persuaded/ convince

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Expository

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Explanatory ( some that’s explained)

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Exploratory

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Investigator( something that needs to be investigated)

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Retention

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The ability to recall/ remember facts

In ones memory

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In-line

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Having parts arranged In a line

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Intervention

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Involvement

The process of intervening

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Depict

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Describe

Portray

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Distended
Swollen
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Integral
Essential | Built in
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Surge
Upward movement
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Lethargic
Inactive | Slow
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Speculate
form a theory or conjecture about a subject without firm evidence.
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Asinine
Extremely stupid or foolish
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Horrendous
Horrible
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Dislodge
Remove
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Secede
Withdrawn
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Adamant
Refused to be persuaded | Unshakeable
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Friction
Conflict | Disagreement
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disintegrates
Break up | Fall apart
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Convert
Change
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Proliferate
Increase rapidly | Multiply
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Encircle
Surround
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Impromptu
Done without being planned organized unrehearsed
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Enact
``` Make law Act out ( a play) on stage) ```
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Shenanigan
Secret
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Slug
Slow lazy person
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Fluctuate
Vary | Rise and fall in number or amount irregularly
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Verbatim
Word for word | in exactly the same words as were used originally.
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Stimulates
Encourage into action
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Synthesis
Combination | Production
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Secretion
a process by which substances are produced + discharged from a cell, gland, or organ for a particular function A gland is an organ which produces and releases substances that perform a specific function in the body. There are two types of gland. Endocrine glands are ductless glands and release the substances that they make (hormones) directly into the bloodstream.
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Absorb
To Take in ( take something in) Soaking up A sponge absorbs water.
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Initiation
Beginning
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Induce
Persuade ( succeed in persuading) | Bring about
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Formation
The process of forming (something) | Arrangements of something
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Receptive
Open Minded | Willing to consider or accept new suggestions/ ideas
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Suppress
Put an end into Subdue| Keep under control
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Elucidate
Make something clear : Explain
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Diluted
Weakened by addition of water or another solvent
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Nuance
Subtle distinction/ difference in meaning, sound or expression
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Inflation/deflation
A general increase in price of goods / services and money decreased in value A general decrease in goods/ services and money increase in value
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Nonchalant
Feeling or appearing Cool/relaxed Unconcerned
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Gaslight
Manipulate someone by making them question their own sanity
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Appalled
Dismayed or horrified
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Stingy
Unwilling to give or spend
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Intangible
Unable to be touched or grasped
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Inevitable
Unavoidable Certain to happen
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Exasperated
Intensely irritated and frustrated
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Far fetched
Unlikely/Unconvincing
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Enthusiastic
Having/ showing intense excitement and interest
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Insinuating
Hinting at something in a indirect or unpleasant way
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Dumbfounded
Greatly astonished or amazed
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Belittle
Make someone or something seem unimportant
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Disparage
Regard as being little worth
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Denigrate
Criticize unfairly
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Downplay
Make something appear less important than what it really is
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Antipathy
Extreme aversion or dislike
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Abhor
Regard with disgust or hatred
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Contempt
The feeling that a person or thing is beneath consideration/ worthless/ deserving scorn ( despicable) Despicable( deserving hatred or contempt)
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Despise
Feel contempt and repugnance( intense disgust) for
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Subvert
Corrupt ( pervert) Destabilized Overthrown
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Impulse
An urge Instinct
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Impulsive
Act or done without forethought
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Repulsive
Arousing intense distaste or disgusting
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Demeanor
Outward behavior/Manner
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Patronizing
Look down on Put down Talk down to Humiliate Condescending
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Dire
Extremely serious or urgent Terrible
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Hindrance
A thing that provides resistance, delay, or obstruction