Vocab 1-33 Flashcards
(33 cards)
1
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Abase
A
To degrade
2
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Abate
A
To reduce in intensity
3
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Abyss
A
Bottomless hole
4
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Acuity
A
Sharpness of perception
5
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Affinity
A
A likeness; natural relationship
6
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Alacrity
A
Cheerful response
7
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Alchemist
A
One who practices medieval chemistry
8
Q
Alloy
A
Mixture of metals
9
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Amenable
A
Open to or willing to follow advice or suggestion
10
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Antipathy
A
A dislike
11
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Append
A
To add in a supplementary manner
12
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Arduous
A
Difficult to accomplish
13
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Ascend
A
To move upward
14
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Ascetic
A
One who leads a life of self denial
15
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Audacity
A
Excessive boldness
16
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Augury
A
An omen or prophecy
17
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Auspicious
A
Favorable
18
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Austere
A
Strict
19
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Balm
A
Soothing substance thats provides relief
20
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Benevolence
A
Kindness
21
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Benign
A
Causing no harm
22
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Betoken
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To give a sign of
23
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Blighted
A
Destroyed or cause by decay
24
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Buoyant
A
Capable of floating; cheerful
25
Burnish
To make shiny
26
Calamity
A serious event causing distress
27
Capricious
Changing suddenly
28
Consecrate
To dedicate or declare sacred
29
Credible
Reliable
30
Dearth
A lack, a scarcity
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Decorousness
Proper behavior
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Decorum
Correct or proper behavior
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Abtruse
Difficult to understand
