Vocab 1 Flashcards

(25 cards)

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Antecedent

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A thing or event that existed before

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Binary

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Related to, composed of or involving two things

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3
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Antithesis

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Direct opposite

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4
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Circumvent

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To go around an obstacle

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5
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Commensurate

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Corresponding in size or degree; in proportion to

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Contract

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Agreement/binding endurable by law

Decrease in size or number of

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7
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Deplete

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To go down in number or size; to use up a supply

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8
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Dissonant

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Clashing

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9
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Equivocate

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To use ambiguous or unclear expressions

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10
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Extrovert

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An outgoing and social person

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11
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Interject

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To speak abruptly especially as an aside or interruption

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12
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Intravenous

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Taking place within or administered into a vein

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13
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Introvert

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Shy person

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14
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Malady

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A disease or ailment

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Misdeed

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An immoral or illegal act

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Nonchalant

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Feeling or appearing calm or relaxed

17
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Posthumous

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Occurring awarded or appearing after the death of the originator

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Predecessor

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Something that came before

19
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Semi aquatic

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Living half on land, half in the ocean

20
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Subterfuge

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Deceit used in order to evade or cheat

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Superb

22
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Syndrome

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A group of symptoms that consistently occur together

23
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Sympathy

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Feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else’s misfortune

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Trivia

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Details, considerations, or pieces of information of little importance

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Unequivocal
Leaving no doubt