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Voca 5 Flashcards

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resolutely

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showing firm determination or purpose

“she resolutely refused to look at him or speak to him”
“he entered the building resolutely”

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disinclination

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réticence
“Cadiz is a good example of the Trump administration’s inability or disinclination to present a proper case for its policies.”

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hankering

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A hankering is a strong desire for something

“A woman doesn’t need an official diagnosis of PMS to report hankering for sweets and chocolates, though.”

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congruent/incongruous

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corresponding in character or kind
//lacking in harmony or compatibility or appropriateness

“I would refer you to the report: the substance of Mueller’s testimony was merely congruent with it.”
“But Nadler says Baron-Cohen’s objection is “incongruous” with the original paper’s hypothesis”

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rue

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feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be CONTRITE about

“Power is aghast, and she rues not criticizing this move more forcefully.”

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contempt

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DISDAIN, lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

“However, President Trump apparently ordered the Justice Department to block AT&T’s acquisition of Time Warner because of his disdain for CNN.”

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exhaustive

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performed comprehensively and completely

“When you recruit a new employee (or spouse), you undertake an exhaustive search for the best talent.”

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voluble

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Talk a lot, marked by a ready flow of speech

“The famously voluble Mr. Biden also continues to face significant unease about his ability to be a crisp messenger.”

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Evergreen

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Fresh/popular

Herein, 10 songs about country’s evergreen identity crisis.

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sweeping

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wide-ranging or thorough, balayage, radical

“Clocking in at just under an acre, the property enjoys sweeping ocean views from a variety of outdoor spaces.”

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Worthy

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an important, honorable person (word is often used humorously)
having worth or merit or value; being honorable or admirable

“local worthies rarely challenged the chief constable”

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tedious

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boring

“tedious days on the train”

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tenets

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a religious doctrine that is proclaimed as true without proof

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innuendo

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an indirect (and usually malicious) implication

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contrive

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make or work out a plan for; DEVISE

““They contrived to murder their boss””

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Keen

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can mean sharply discerning “keen eye for…”

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diligent

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quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness

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beseech

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ask for or request earnestly (avec sérieux)

“He beseeched investors to extend more credit, and even pursued a rescue by the government.”

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chide

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censure (crticise) severely or angrily

“He also chided both gun control and gun rights activists for fueling tensions at Starbucks stores to prove their point.”

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snub

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ignore or refuse to acknowledge someone.

“When you snub someone, you deliver an insult by pretending to not even notice someone that you know.”

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mortified

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To be mortified is to be extremely embarrassed

“‘I felt mortified! I was worried because I’ve been bored all summer and Twitter passes the time for me.’”

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Zealous

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enthusiastic and eager:

a zealous supporter of the government’s policies

23
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pernicious

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No Pecunious

exceedingly harmful

24
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hallmark/trademark

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a distinctive characteristic or attribute //a mark on an article of trade to indicate its origin and authenticity

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candor

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the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech

‘Encouraged by their candor and support, I continued to open up.’

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elude

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escape, either physically or mentally

“The thief eluded the police”

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blatant

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Something blatant is very obvious and offensive.

Don’t get caught in a blatant lie

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dwindle

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become smaller or lose substance

“Her savings dwindled down”

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wax

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To wax is to grow larger or increase, whereas wane means to grow smaller or decrease.

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assent

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agree or express agreement
“The Maestro assented to the request for an encore”

opposed DISSENT

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Ascent

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Climn up (opposed descent)

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acumen

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If you have acumen, you are very sharp at what you do.

You hope your accountant and your surgeon are both known for their acumen.

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prodigal

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a recklessly extravagant person

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vacuity

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the absence of matter/thoughts, comme vacant

“While skewering its vacuity and vulgarity, Langsdorf captures the sensuous allure of confident, over-the-top American consumerism.”

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eminence

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high status importance owing to marked superiority

“a scholar of great eminence”

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deftness

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skillful performance or ability without difficulty

“He’s going to need to demonstrate more deftness on the campaign trail and show that he really wants to win.”

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patrician

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a member of the aristocracy

38
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dissemble

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To dissemble is to hide under a false appearance, to deceive

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earnest

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If you are earnest, it means you are serious about something.

Your parents might not want you to drop out of school to follow some fly-by-night dream, but if you’re earnest about wanting a career in show biz, they’ll support you.

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devise

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come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort

41
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coup

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1: a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force
2: a brilliant and notable success

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blemish

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A blemish is a small flaw. If you borrow your brother’s brand new bicycle, you’d better be careful — what might seem like the tiniest blemish to you might be a horribly ruined paint job to him.

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aphorism

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Maxim, short statement containing some truth

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rejoinder

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a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)

“Are you painting?” when you are holding a paint can and a brush, your rejoinder could be, “No, I’m just doing my nails.”

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recrimination

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mutual accusations

But after several chaotic weeks the attempted coalition-building collapsed into recriminations.

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