Flashcards in Spelling Deck (138):
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regard with disgust and hatred
"professional tax preparers abhor a flat tax because it would dry up their business"
abhor
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extremely bad; appalling.
"the quality of her work is abysmal"
abysmal
3
fit in with the wishes or needs of.
"any language must accommodate new concepts"
accommodate
4
a person one knows slightly, but who is not a close friend.
acquaintance
5
ready or likely to attack or confront;
aggressive
6
acceptable
"the tea was all right"
all right
alright is not a word
7
deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected.
"an anomalous situation"
anomalous
8
a person who applies to a higher court for a reversal of the decision of a lower court.
appellant
9
relating to the regions around the North Pole.
arctic
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an exchange of diverging or opposite views, typically a heated or angry one.
argument
11
a person appointed to act for another in business or legal matters.
attorney
12
causing or feeling embarrassment or inconvenience.
"he had put her in a very awkward situation"
awkward
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a large body of troops ready for battle
battalion
14
a chart or series of pages showing the days, weeks, and months of a particular year
calendar
15
a round or cylindrical container, typically one made of metal, used for storing such things as food, chemicals, or rolls of film.
canister
16
ka-ri-bi-n
Caribbean
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firm, whitish, flexible connective tissue found in various forms in the larynx and respiratory tract, in structures such as the external ear, and in the articulating surfaces of joints. It is more widespread in the infant skeleton, being replaced by bone during growth.
cartilage
18
an official count or survey of a population, typically recording various details of individuals.
census
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chi-lay
Chile
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a green pigment, present in all green plants and in cyanobacteria, responsible for the absorption of light to provide energy for photosynthesis
chlorophyll
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(of an argument, theory, or policy) logical and consistent.
"they failed to develop a coherent economic strategy"
coherent
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the quality of being logical and consistent.
"this raises further questions on the coherence of state policy"
coherence
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co-lom-be-a
Colombia
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the state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, etc.
"the company's commitment to quality"
commitment
25
perceptible by comparison; relative.
"he returned to the comparative comfort of his own home"
comparative
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naturally accompanying or associated.
"she loved travel, with all its concomitant worries"
concomitant
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a relationship in which a person, thing, or idea is linked or associated with something else.
"the connections between social attitudes and productivity"
connection
28
general agreement.
"a consensus of opinion among judges"
consensus
29
acting or done in the same way over time, especially so as to be fair or accurate.
"the parents are being consistent and firm in their reactions"
consistent
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conformity in the application of something, typically that which is necessary for the sake of logic, accuracy, or fairness.
"the grading system is to be streamlined to ensure greater consistency"
consistency
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a proposition that follows from (and is often appended to) one already proved.
a direct or natural consequence or result.
"the huge increases in unemployment were the corollary of expenditure cuts"
corollary
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communication by exchanging letters with someone.
"the organization engaged in detailed correspondence with local congressmen"
correspondence
33
the experimental science of determining the arrangement of atoms in crystalline solids
crystallography
34
a member of a group of American Indian peoples of the Canadian Northwest and Alaska, traditionally speaking Athabaskan languages, and having collective representation in Canadian political life.
Dene is the common Athabaskan word for "people"
Dene (no accents in English)
35
move or fall downward.
"the aircraft began to descend"
descend
36
remove the moisture from (something, especially food), typically in order to preserve it.
"desiccated coconut"
desiccate
37
grow or cause to grow and become more mature, advanced, or elaborate.
"motion pictures developed into mass entertainment"
develop
38
a condition in which feces are discharged from the bowels frequently and in a liquid form.
synonyms: loose stools;
diarrhea
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an acute, highly contagious bacterial disease causing inflammation of the mucous membranes, formation of a false membrane in the throat that hinders breathing and swallowing, and potentially fatal heart and nerve damage by a bacterial toxin in the blood. It is now rare in developed countries because of immunization.
diphtheria
40
fail to fulfill the hopes or expectations of (someone).
"I have no wish to disappoint everyone by postponing the visit"
disappoint
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able to be discerned; perceptible.
"the scandal had no discernible effect on his career"
discernible
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a specified sphere of activity or knowledge.
"the expanding domain of psychology"
domain
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infection of the intestines resulting in severe diarrhea with the presence of blood and mucus in the feces.
dysentery
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an overwhelming feeling of great happiness or joyful excitement.
"there was a look of ecstasy on his face"
ecstasy
45
cause (someone) to feel awkward, self-conscious, or ashamed.
"she wouldn't embarrass either of them by making a scene"
embarrass
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represent (something) as being larger, greater, better, or worse than it really is.
"they were apt to exaggerate any aches and pains"
exaggerate
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a short extract from a film, broadcast, or piece of music or writing.
excerpt
48
make (someone) feel very happy, animated, or elated.
"the children were exhilarated by a sense of purpose"
exhilarate
49
having reality or existence.
"the technique has been existent for some years"
existent
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the fact or state of living or having objective reality.
"the plane was the oldest Boeing remaining in existence"
existence
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(especially of an official body) absolve (someone) from blame for a fault or wrongdoing, especially after due consideration of the case.
"the court-martial exonerated me"
exonerate
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(of a price or amount charged) unreasonably high.
"the exorbitant price of tickets"
exorbitant (not exhorbitant)
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a native or national of the Philippines, or a person of Filipino descent.
Filipino
54
the center of interest or activity.
"this generation has made the environment a focus of attention"
focus
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be aware of beforehand; predict.
"we did not foresee any difficulties"
foresee
56
estimate or determine the magnitude, amount, or volume of.
"astronomers can gauge the star's intrinsic brightness"
gauge (CAN)
gage (USA)
57
a line of descent traced continuously from an ancestor.
"combing through the birth records and genealogies"
genealogy
58
the whole system and structure of a language or of languages in general, usually taken as consisting of syntax and morphology (including inflections) and sometimes also phonology and semantics.
grammar
59
a member of a small independent group taking part in irregular fighting, typically against larger regular forces.
guerrilla
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subject to aggressive pressure or intimidation.
"a warning to men harassing women at work"
harass
61
an escape of blood from a ruptured blood vessel,
a damaging loss of valuable people or resources suffered by an organization, group, or country.
hemorrhage
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(of a characteristic or disease) determined by genetic factors and therefore able to be passed on from parents to their offspring or descendants.
"cystic fibrosis is our most common fatal hereditary disease"
hereditary
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a diagram consisting of rectangular bars
histogram
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conferred as an honour, without the usual requirements or functions.
honorary
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the practice of claiming to have moral standards or beliefs to which one's own behavior does not conform; pretense.
hypocrisy
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a supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.
hypothesis
67
free from outside control; not depending on another's authority.
"the study is totally independent of central government"
independent
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the fact or state of being independent.
independence
69
absolutely necessary, essential, vital
"he made himself indispensable to the parish priest"
indispensable
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extremely small.
"an infinitesimal pause"
infinitesimal
71
treat (a person or animal) with a vaccine to produce immunity against a disease.
inoculate
72
write or carve (words or symbols) on something, especially as a formal or permanent record.
"his name was inscribed on the new silver trophy"
inscribe
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insisting or demanding something; not allowing refusal.
insistent
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the fact or quality of insisting that something is the case or should be done.
"his insistence on unilateral nuclear disarmament"
insistence
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member of an indigenous people of northern Canada and parts of Greenland and Alaska. In the United States and Canada, the term "Eskimo" was commonly used by ethnic Europeans to describe the Inuit.
Inuit (plural) Inuk (singular)
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showing luminous colors that seem to change when seen from different angles. opalescent
iridescent
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not connected with or relevant to something. beside the point
irrelevant
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a room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching, or for the manufacture of drugs or chemicals.
laboratory
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a person who acts as a link to assist communication or cooperation between groups of people.
liaison
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the occurrence of a natural electrical discharge of very short duration and high voltage between a cloud and the ground or within a cloud, accompanied by a bright flash and typically also thunder.
lightning
not lightening (make or become lighter in weight, pressure, or severity)
81
make or become liquid.
liquefy
82
a US federal or municipal law officer.
marshal
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ascertain the size, amount, or degree of (something) by using an instrument or device marked in standard units or by comparing it with an object of known size.
measure
84
the science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease (in technical use often taken to exclude surgery).
medicine
85
an object kept as a reminder or souvenir of a person or event.
"you can purchase a memento of your visit"
memento
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(especially in western Canada) a person of mixed American Indian and Euro-American ancestry, in particular one of a group of such people who in the 19th century constituted the so-called Métis nation in the areas around the Red and Saskatchewan rivers.
Métis
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extremely small; tiny.
"a minuscule fragment of DNA"
minuscule
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Mississippi
89
spell (a word) incorrectly.
misspell
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a soft leather slipper or shoe, strictly one without a separate heel, having the sole turned up on all sides and sewn to the upper in a simple gathered seam, in a style originating among North American Indians.
moccasin
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Morocco
Morocco
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a flammable oil containing various hydrocarbons, obtained by the dry distillation of organic substances such as coal, shale, or petroleum: naphtha
naphtha
93
discussion aimed at reaching an agreement.
"a worldwide ban is currently under negotiation"
negotiation
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a five-cent coin; five cents.
nickel
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occurring, appearing, or done infrequently and irregularly.
"the occasional car went by but no taxis"
occasional
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an incident or event. happening
"vandalism used to be a rare occurrence"
occurrence
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the branch of medicine concerned with the study and treatment of disorders and diseases of the eye.
ophthalmology
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a flammable, whitish, translucent, waxy solid consisting of a mixture of saturated hydrocarbons, obtained by distillation from petroleum or shale and used in candles, cosmetics, polishes, and sealing and waterproofing compounds: paraffin
paraffin
99
(of lines, planes, surfaces, or objects) side by side and having the same distance continuously between them.
parallel
100
an activity that someone does regularly for enjoyment rather than work; a hobby.
"his favorite pastimes were shooting and golf"
pastime
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relating to the time, usually a number of weeks, immediately before and after birth.
perinatal
102
permitted; allowed.
permissible
103
Philippines
Philippines
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a tough, light, flexible synthetic resin made by polymerizing ethylene, chiefly used for plastic bags, food containers, and other packaging.
polyethylene
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a synthetic resin that is a polymer of styrene, used chiefly as lightweight rigid foams and films.
polystyrene
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a synthetic resin in which the polymer units are linked by urethane groups, used chiefly as constituents of paints, varnishes, adhesives, and foams.
polyurethane
107
the state of having, owning, or possessing something.
"are you in possession of any items over $500 in value?"
possession
108
come before (something) in time.
precede
109
of or involving preference or partiality; constituting a favor or privilege.
"preferential interest rates may be offered to employees"
preferential
110
a special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group of people: white privilege
privilege
111
begin or continue a course of action.
"we can proceed with our investigation"
proceed
112
the way in which a word is pronounced.
pronunciation
113
food poisoning caused by bacteria: ptomaine
ptomaine poisoning
114
paralysis of all four limbs; tetraplegia.
quadriplegia
115
to become less thin or less dense, or to make or become more refined.
rarefy
116
go or move back or further away from a previous position.
"the flood waters had receded"
recede
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a suggestion or proposal as to the best course of action, especially one put forward by an authoritative body.
recommendation
118
tending to remind one of something.
"the sights were reminiscent of my childhood"
reminiscent
119
offering resistance to something or someone.
"some of the old churches are resistant to change"
resistant
120
the refusal to accept or comply with something; the attempt to prevent something by action or argument.
"she put up no resistance to being led away"
resistance
121
having an obligation to do something, or having control over or care for someone, as part of one's job or role.
"the department responsible for education"
responsible
122
any disease marked by inflammation and pain in the joints, muscles, or fibrous tissue, especially rheumatoid arthritis.
rheumatism
123
a strong, regular, repeated pattern of movement or sound.
rhythm
124
involving or committing sacrilege.
sacrilegious
125
not joined or touching physically. Standing apart
separate
126
a military operation in which enemy forces surround a town or building, cutting off essential supplies, with the aim of compelling the surrender of those inside.
siege
127
the seed of the soybean plant, used in a variety of foods and fodder, especially as a replacement for animal protein.
soybean
128
relating to space.
spatial
129
randomly determined; having a random probability distribution or pattern that may be analyzed statistically but may not be predicted precisely.
stochastic
130
take the place of (a person or thing previously in authority or use); supplant.
"the older models have now been superseded"
supersede
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a tax or duty to be paid on a particular class of imports or exports.
tariff
132
an inclination toward a particular characteristic or type of behavior.
"for students, there is a tendency to socialize in the evenings"
tendency
133
complete with regard to every detail; not superficial or partial.
"planners need a thorough understanding of the subject"
thorough
134
a point of entry or beginning.
"she was on the threshold of a dazzling career"
threshold
135
up to (the point in time or the event mentioned).
"the kidnappers have given us until October 11th to deliver the documents"
until
136
very strange; bizarre.
weird
137
refuse to give (something that is due to or is desired by another).
"the name of the dead man is being withheld"
withhold
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