Vocab 11 Flashcards by Tiffany Unknown

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Affluence

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Abundance of money; wealth

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Antiquated

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Old; out of date; obsolete

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Authentic

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Genuine; reliable; trustworthy

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Bolster

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To boost; support; A pillow/cushion

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Cerebral

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Of or relating to the intellect or the brain

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Connoiseur

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An expert at something; individual with informed and discriminating taste

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Daunting

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Intimidating; frightening; discouraging

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Destitute

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Utterly lacking; impoverished

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Disseminate

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To spread widely or disperse as in information

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Earnest

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Serious; showing depth and sincerity in feeling

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Exacting

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Rigid or severe in demand; strict; requiring close attention

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Fervent

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Passionate; impassioned; ardent

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Gratuitous

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Unwarranted; uncalled for

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Impartial

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Fair; equitable; unbiased

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Indifferent

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Without interest; apathetic

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Interminable

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Unending; incessant; having no limits

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Lethargic

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Drowsy; sluggish; lacking energy

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Mundane

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Worldly; ordinary; banal

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Obscure

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Ambiguous; vague; partially hidden

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Parochial

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Limited or narrow in scope; provincial

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Pithy

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Brief; but meaningful

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Prevalent

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Widespread; well known; commonly accepted

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Quixotic

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Impractical; fanciful

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Reprove

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To criticize or scold; usually kind

Sanction

Authoritative approval

Spellbinding

Fascinating; enchanting; mesmerizing

Superfluous

Unnecessary; excessive

Translucent

Clear; transparent; lucid

Unyielding

Inflexible; firm

Veracity

Truthfulness; accuracy