New Words 6 Flashcards
(19 cards)
1
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Affluent
A
Rich
2
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Feasible
A
Possible•practical
3
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Discern
A
Perceive*
4
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Sally (v.)
A
Suddenly rush forth
5
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Consternation
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Dismay
6
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Precocious
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Reaching maturity early • young and smart
7
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Chagrin
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Felling of disappointment, humiliation
8
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Perverse
A
contrary, persisting in error
9
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Deride
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To ridicule, scoff* at
(Scoff: to sheer at•whatever)
10
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Disparage
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To discredit, belittle*
11
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Laudable
A
Praiseworthy
12
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Fiasco
A
Complete failure
13
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Mastícate
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To chew up• masticar
14
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Eschew
A
Complete failure
15
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Quell
A
Put an end to
16
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Voluble
A
Talkative
17
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Confidant [e]
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One to whom you confide your secrets
My best friend is my confidant
18
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Obsolescence
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Process of wearing out
19
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Dubious
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Doubtful
