Vocab 9 Flashcards

(10 cards)

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Soporific

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(adj) relating to sleepiness and lethargy

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Sordid

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(adj) gross, unpure, dirty, vile

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Sporadic

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(adj) occurring randomly or in irregular instances

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4
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Stagnant

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(adj) not advancing or developing

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Sublime

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(adj) of such excellence as to inspire great admiration or awe

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Synthesis

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(noun) the composition or combination of elements to form a whole

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7
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Tirade

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(noun) an angry, offensive, or accusatory speech

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Tawdry

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(adj) cheap and gaudy in appearance or quality

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9
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Transgression

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(noun) an act that goes against a law or rule, an offense

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Ubiquitous

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(adj) existing or being everywhere at the same time, widespread

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