Vocab 1 Flashcards

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Epigram

Hint:Think of puns and meems

A

A witty saying or expression a single thought or observation

Syn: aphorism; Bon mot; quip

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Numismatist

Nōō miź me tist

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Coin collector

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Alienate

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To turn away feelings or affections

Ex: your sarcastic remarks might alienate you from your friends and family

Syn:estrange;set against

Ant:endear;unite

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Fatalistic

Fãt el iś tik

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Believing that all events in life are inevitable and determined by fate

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Pensive

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To be deep in thought

Syn:reflective;meditate

Ant:silly frivolous

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Paucity

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The lack of something

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Licentious

Li seń shes

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Morally unrestrained 
(Not afraid to do something bad
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Elated

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To be joyous; beaming with joy

Syn: overjoyed

Ant:depressed

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Lackadaisical

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Uninterested; listless

Ex: the lackadaisical student sat in her chair looking out the window.

Syn: spiritless;apathetic;languid

Ant: enthusiastic; inspired

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Obtrude

Eb trōōd

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To force oneself into a situation uninvited (in other words to be a Patrick or Chris

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