VOCAB 6 (HARD) Flashcards
(13 cards)
1
Q
VERNACULAR
A
Language or vocabulary of a specific group, community, or region
2
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UBIQUITOUS
A
Omnipresent, can be found, seen, existing everywhere at the same time
3
Q
SUPERFLUOUS
A
Exceeding or going beyond what is sufficient, wanted, or required
4
Q
SPURIOUS
A
- False, fallacious, not genuine or real
- Born to unwed parents
5
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RENEGE
A
Failing to fulfill a promise or commitment
6
Q
SIMPLETON
A
- One who is foolish, silly, or gullible
- Lacking common sense
7
Q
PROGNOSTICATE
A
To predict or foretell the future based on present facts or signs
8
Q
PEDANTIC
A
Obsessed or paying too much attention to rules or details
9
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PATRICIAN
A
- One who belongs to a high rank or is of fine upbringing
- One coming from a noble or wealthy family
10
Q
MAVERICK
A
- An individual who is independent, does not tend to go with groups
- Unconventional, deviant
11
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JUXTAPOSITION
A
Placing two or more things side by side to compare or contrast
12
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ICONOCLAST
A
Someone who strongly opposes or attacks traditional or widespread ideas, beliefs, and institutions
13
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SACROSANCT
A
Too valuable or significant to be changed or interfered with
