vocab Flashcards
(108 cards)
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pioneer
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one who is the first to discoveer or explore a new pace or methd
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cirumnavigate
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travel all the way around
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phenomonon
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marvel, wonder, hard to explain
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precedent
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a example to be followed, model
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aloof
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not friendly o forthcoming
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panorama
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a unbroken view surrounding an observer
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enhance
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intensify or increase. further improve quality, value, or extent of
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assail
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violent attack
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excerpt
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a short extract
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plausible
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seeming reasonable or probable
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plunder
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steal good from typically using force and in a time of war or civil disorder
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exemplify
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be a typical example of, represent, epitomize
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assimilate
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to take in and understand fully. comprehend
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porous
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having spaces or holes through with liquid or air can pass. absobent, leaky
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articulate
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having the ability to speak fluently and coherently. eloquent
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excruciating
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intensely painful. or torment someone physically or mentally
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audacious
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showing willingness to take surprisingly bold risks. or shown an imprudent lack of respect
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preposterous
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contrary to reason or common sense. utterly absurd or ridiculous
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muse
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be absorbed in thought or a person who is the source of inspiration
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wrangle
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dispute or argument, typically one that is long and complicated or round up, herd, or take charge of
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muster
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collect or assemble
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stipend
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a fixed regular sum paid as a salary or allowance
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dub
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give an official name or nickname to someone or something OR making a copy of or remixing sounds in videos
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doctrine
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a belief or a set of beliefs held and taught by a group of people
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disdain
the feeling someone or something unworthy of one's or respect
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mercenary
people or professional primarily concerned with making money at the expenses of ethics. Hired soldier/hired gun
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vie
compete eagerly with someone in order to do or achieve something
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disgruntled
angry or dissatisfied
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voracious
wanting or devouring great quantities of food
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millennium
a period or anniversary of a thousand years
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dispatch
send off to a destination for a purpose OR to deal quickly and efficiently
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vilify
speak or write about in an abusively disparaging manner
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trepidation
a feeling of fear or agitation aboutn something that may happen
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deploy
move into position(often for military action)
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liberal
willing to respect or accept behavior or opinions different from ones own OR given, used or occurring in generous amount
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sustenance
food or drink regarded as a source of strength. nourishment
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deter
discourage somone from doing somethign by instilling doubt or fear of the conseqences
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lucrative
producing a great deal of profit
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decrepit
elderly and infirm
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luminous
full of or shedding light; bright or shining especially in the dark
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dialect
a particular form of a language which is peculiar to a specific region or specific group
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dire
extremely serious or urgent
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discern
perceive or recognize something
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inscrutable
impossible to understand or interpret.
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valor
great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle.
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deliberation
long and careful consideration or discussion OR slow and careful movement or thought.
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subordinate
a person under the authority or control of another within an organization OR to treat or regard as of lesser importance than something else.
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anticlimactic
causing disappointment at the end of an exciting or impressive series of events.
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instill
gradually but firmly establish (an idea or attitude, especially a desirable one) in a person's mind.
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surpass
exceed; be greater than.
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susceptible
likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing. OR capable or admitting of
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intervene
come between so as to prevent or alter a result or course of events.
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swelter
to be uncomfortably hot
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intricate
very complicated and detail
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deplore
feel or express strong disapprove of something
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convey
to transport or carry to some place
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subside
become less intense, violent, or severe
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contagious
likely to spread to and affect others
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recursive
repetition
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illogical
lacking sense or clear, sound reasoning
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incumbent
necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility.
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implication
the conclusion that can be drawn from something although it is not explicitly stated.
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synthesize
combine (a number of things) into a coherent whole.
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unscathed
without suffering any injury, damage, or harm.
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momentum
the quantity of motion of a moving body, measured as a product of its mass and velocity.
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rhetoric
a language designed to have a persuasive or impressive effect on its audience
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queue
a line or sequence of people or vehicles awaiting their turn to be attended to or to proceed.
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waft
pass or cause to pass easily or gently through or as if through the air.
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translucent
(of a substance) allowing light, but not detailed shapes, to pass through; semitransparent.
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sluggish
slow-moving or inactive.
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flair
a special or instinctive aptitude or ability for doing something well
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flustered
agitated or confused.
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rebuke
express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behavior or actions.
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confiscate
take or seize (someone's property) with authority.
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connoisseur
an expert judge in matters of taste.
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barter
exchange (goods or services) for other goods or services without using money.
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foreboding
fearful apprehension; a feeling that something bad will happen.
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reception
the action or process of receiving something sent, given, or inflicted. OR a formal social occasion held to welcome someone or to celebrate a particular event.
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wallow
(chiefly of large mammals) roll about or lie relaxed in mud or water, especially to keep cool, avoid biting insects, or spread scent.
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wallow
(chiefly of large mammals) roll about or lie relaxed in mud or water, especially to keep cool, avoid biting insects, or spread scent.
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prestigious
inspiring respect and admiration; having high status.
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virtuoso
a person highly skilled in music or another artistic pursuit.
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urbane
courteous and refined in manner (typically used of a man).
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symposium
a conference or meeting to discuss a particular subject.
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upshot
the final or eventual outcome or conclusion of a discussion, action, or series of events.
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trifling
unimportant or trivial.
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tenable
able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection.
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surmise
suppose that something is true without having evidence to confirm it.
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stymie
prevent or hinder the progress of.
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supplant
supersede and replace.
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abeyance
a state of temporary disuse or suspension.
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dilapidated
(of a building or object) in a state of disrepair or ruin as a result of age or neglect.
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abrogate
repeal or do away with (a law, right, or formal agreement).
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abscond
leave hurriedly and secretly, typically to avoid detection of or arrest for an unlawful action such as theft.
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arbitrary
based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.
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consiladate
make (something) physically stronger or more solid.
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debunk
expose the falseness or hollowness of (a myth, idea, or belief).
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decorum
behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety.
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defile
sully, mar, or spoil.
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demur
raise doubts or objections or show reluctance.
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discordant
disagreeing or incongruous.
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immerse
involve oneself deeply in a particular activity or interest.
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extol
praise enthusiastically.
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innuendo
an allusive or oblique remark or hint, typically a suggestive or disparaging one.
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quell
put an end to (a rebellion or other disorder), typically by the use of force.
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interloper
a person who becomes involved in a place or situation where they are not wanted or are considered not to belong.
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holistic
characterized by the belief that the parts of something are interconnected and can be explained only by reference to the whole
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antiquarian
relating to or dealing in antiques or rare books.
