PSAT Lesson 25 Flashcards

1
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arcane

A

secret, mysterious

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2
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artifacts

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simple objects showing human workmanship

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3
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atone

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to make amends

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4
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callow

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immature, inexperienced

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5
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clamor

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loud noise or shouting

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6
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countenance

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to condone of to give approval

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7
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dilettante

A

an aimless and superficial follower of the arts, a dabbler

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8
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foreboding

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premonition of evil, an ominous omen

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9
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hack

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one who forfeits professional integrity in exchange for money or reward

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10
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impede

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to interfere with or to obstruct the progress

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11
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indubitable

A

not open to question or doubt

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12
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invective

A

critical or abusive language; violent abuse

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13
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philanthropist

A

one who tries to do good for mankind; lover of mankind

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14
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precursor

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something that comes before; forefunner

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15
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relish

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to take great pleasure or delight in

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16
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rhetoric

A

the art of using words effectively in speaking or writing; inflated language

17
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rigor

A

strictness, severity

18
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somnambulist

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a sleepwalker

19
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stymie

A

to block, to present an obstacle

20
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tepid

A

moderately warm; lacking in passion, force, or animation

21
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unkempt

A

disheveled in appearance

22
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vacuous

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lacking content; marked by a lack of intelligence

23
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variegated

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changed in appearance by using or applying different colors

24
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vehement

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forcefully expressing emotion or conviction

25
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zealot

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one who embraces a cause and supports it with vigor