Vocab Flashcards

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Adhere

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A verb. Means to stick completely to a surface or substance.
Syn: cling/attach
Ant: loosen or part

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Aloof

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Adj
Not friendly or forth coming
Syn: detached or distant
Ant: warm/outgoing

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Ambiguous

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Adj
Open to more than one interpretation; has a double meaning.
Syn: equivocal, explicit

A red light has an ambiguous meaning.

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Anecedote

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Noun
A humorous story or experience meant to expand on a subject
Syn: a story of reminiscence
No ant

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Pungent

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Adj
Having a great power, influence or effect
Keen/sharp
Mild/bland

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Sycophany

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Noun
Someone who was flattery to try and get what he/she wants from an authority figure
Syn: to falter/schmoozer
Ant: rebel

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Analyze

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examine methodically and in detail the constitution or structure of (something, especially information),
Verb
Syn: examine, study
Ant:look past

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