Vocab 12 Flashcards

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Caricature

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(n.) A picture or representation in which natural characteristics are exaggerated or distorted; (v.) To make a distorted representation of someone or something

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2
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Clangor

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A loud, clamorous noise or clang

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3
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Contiguous

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Touching, in contact, side-by-side

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4
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Cupidity

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An eager or excessive desire to possess; Greed

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5
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Deleterious

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Harmful and injurious

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6
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Enhance

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To magnify or increase the degree or value of

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7
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Enthrall

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To charm or captivate

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8
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Extenuate

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To diminish or lessen the seriousness of an offense

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9
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Exude

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To emit or send out; To ooze forth

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10
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Implicit

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Implied, rather than openly state

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11
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Incisive

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Penetrating, sharp or piercing, as in a suggestion

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12
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Ostentatious

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Showy and intended to impress others

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13
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Paragon

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A representation of excellence and perfection

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14
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Paraphrase

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A restatement of a text or passage for clarity; (v.) To restate or reword for clarity

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15
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Politic

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Prudent and shrewd in practical ways

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16
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Preeminent

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Superior to or notable, outstanding

17
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Prosaic

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Commonplace and dull, lacking imagination

18
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Redundant

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Exceeding more than is necessary; Repetitive

19
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Sanctimonious

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Making a hypocritical show of religious virtue or righteousness

20
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Scintillating

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Brilliant and sparkling, in terms of personality

21
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Winsome

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Charming and attractive in a simple, childlike way

22
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Absolve

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To free from blame, guilt or consequences