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Vocab 1 Flashcards

1
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Avarice

A

extreme greed for wealth or material gain.

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Apogee

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the highest point in the development of something; a climax or culmination

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Apotheosis

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the highest point in the development of something; a culmination or climax

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Bereft

A

deprived of or lacking (something)

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Beguile

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charm or enchant (someone), often in a deceptive way

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Cavalier

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showing a lack of proper concern; offhand

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7
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Chagrin

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annoyance or distress at having failed or been humiliated

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Defenestrate

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throw (someone) out of a window

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Petrichor

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a smell that accompanies the first rain since a long time

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Schlepp

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haul or carry (akwardly)

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Nonplussed

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so surprised and confused that one is unsure how to react

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Panache

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flamboyant confidence of style or manner

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13
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Unabashed

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not embarrassed, disconcerted, or ashamed

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14
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Hoi Polloi

A

the masses; the common people

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15
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Indefatigable

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(of a person or their efforts) persisting tirelessly

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16
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Bombast

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high-sounding language with little meaning, used to impress people

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17
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Cadence

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a modulation or inflection of the voice

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18
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Uncanny

A

strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way

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Curmudgeon

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a bad-tempered person, especially an old one

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Epitome

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a person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type

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Indict

A

ormally accuse of or charge with a crime

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Liaison

A

communication or cooperation which facilitates a close working relationship between people or organizations

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Supersede

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take the place of (a person or thing previously in authority or use); supplant

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24
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Pharaoh

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a ruler in ancient Egypt

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25
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Acquiesce

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accept something reluctantly but without protest

26
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Euphoric

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characterized by or feeling intense excitement and happiness

27
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Rancour

A

bitterness or resentfulness, especially when long standing

28
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Ricochet

A

(of a bullet or other projectile) rebound off a surface

29
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Telekinesis

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the supposed ability to move objects at a distance by mental power or other non-physical means

30
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Zephyr

A

a soft gentle breeze

31
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Ambiguous

A

open to more than one interpretation; not having one obvious meaning

32
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Belligerence

A

aggressive or warlike behaviour

33
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Colloquial

A

(of language) used in ordinary or familiar conversation; not formal or literary

34
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Effervescent

A

(of a liquid) giving off bubbles; fizzy

35
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Grandeur

A

splendour and impressiveness, especially of appearance or style

36
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Intrigue

A

arouse the curiosity or interest of; fascinate

37
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Iridescent

A

showing luminous colours that seem to change when seen from different angles

38
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Longevity

A

long life

39
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Misconstrue

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interpret (a person’s words or actions) wrongly

40
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Narcissist

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a person who has an excessive interest in or admiration of themselves

41
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Adroit

A

clever or skilful

42
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Amicable

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characterized by friendliness and absence of discord

43
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Cursory

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hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed

44
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Duplicity

A

deceitfulness

45
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Extol

A

praise enthusiastically

46
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Grimace

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an ugly, twisted expression on a person’s face, typically expressing disgust, pain, or wry amusement

47
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Impetus

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the force or energy with which a body moves

48
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Quintessence

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the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class

49
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Tepid

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(especially of a liquid) only slightly warm; lukewarm

50
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Jeopardy

A

danger of loss, harm, or failure

51
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Apparatchik

A

a member of a Communist Party apparat

52
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Apoplectic

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overcome with anger; furious

53
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Chimera

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(in Greek mythology) a fire-breathing female monster with a lion’s head, a goat’s body, and a serpent’s tail

54
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Elation

A

great happiness and exhilaration

55
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Incendiary

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(of a device or attack) designed to cause fires

56
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Laconic

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(of a person, speech, or style of writing) using very few words

57
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Hubris

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excessive pride or self-confidence

58
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Sanguine

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optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation

59
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Soporific

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tending to induce drowsiness or sleep

60
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Ubiquitous

A

present, appearing, or found everywhere

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