Vocab 11 Flashcards

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attenuate

A

to make or become thin; to lessen the amount, force, or value of

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2
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behemoth

A

something or someone of enormous size or power

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3
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disinter

A

to remove from a grave or tomb; to dig up

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4
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impinge

A

to go beyond desirable or established limits; to encroach; to come into contact with, especially forcefully

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5
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multifarious

A

having many forms; varied, versatile

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6
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oxymoron

A

a combination of words that seem to be contradictory

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7
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plenitude

A

an ample amount; an abundance

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8
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postulate

A

to assume as a fact based on the best available evidence; something assumed to be self-evident; a fundamental principle

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9
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prevail

A

to prove superior in power or strength; to remain in effect or use; to be current or widespread

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10
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putrefy

A

to become rotten or decayed; giving off a foul odor

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11
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salubrious

A

beneficial to health or well-being

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12
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succulent

A

fresh and juicy

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13
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tundra

A

flat, treeless plains of the arctic regions

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14
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unequivocal

A

leaving no room for misunderstanding; unambiguous

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15
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vicissitudes

A

fluctuations in conditions; changes of fortune

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