Vocab G5&6

Question 1

arbitrary

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based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system

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ambivalent

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having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone

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asynchronous

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(of two or more objects or events) not existing or happening at the same time

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bewilder

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cause (someone) to become perplexed and confused

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chaotic

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in a state of complete confusion and disorder

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clamor

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a loud and confused noise, especially that of people shouting vehemently

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complicated

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consisting of many interconnecting parts or elements; intricate

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confound

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cause surprise or confusion in (someone), especially by acting against their expectations

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contradiction

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a combination of statements, ideas, or features of a situation that are opposed to one another

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controversial

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giving rise or likely to give rise to public disagreement

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distort

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pull or twist out of shape

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diversity

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the state of being diverse; variety

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enigma

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a person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand

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erratic

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not even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable

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fiasco

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a thing that is a complete failure, especially in a ludicrous or humiliating way

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fluctuate

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rise and fall irregularly in number or amount

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haphazard

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lacking any obvious principle of organization

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intricate

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very complicated or detailed

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labyrinth

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a complicated irregular network of passages or paths in which it is difficult to find one’s way; a maze

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meander

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(of a river or road) follow a winding course

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muddled

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in a state of bewildered or bewildering confusion or disorder

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perplexed

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completely baffled; very puzzled

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puzzled

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unable to understand; perplexed

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rubble

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waste or rough fragments of stone, brick, concrete, etc., especially as the debris from the demolition of buildings

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tumult

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a loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people

Question 25

turbulent

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characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not controlled or calm

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unruly

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disorderly and disruptive and not amenable to discipline or control

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uproot

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pull (something, especially a tree or plant) out of the ground

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Group 6

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abundant

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existing or available in large quantities; plentiful

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accumulation

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the acquisition or gradual gathering of something

Question 31

affluent

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(especially of a group or area) having a great deal of money; wealthy

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aggrandize

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increase the power, status, or wealth of

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amplifier

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an electronic device for increasing the amplitude of electrical signals, used chiefly in sound reproduction

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assail

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make a concerted or violent attack on

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arrogant

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having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities

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audacious

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showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks

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barrage

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a concentrated artillery bombardment over a wide area

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blatant

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completely lacking in subtlety; very obvious

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boast

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talk with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities

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breadth

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the distance or measurement from side to side of something; width

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brilliance

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intense brightness of light

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chasm

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a deep fissure in the earth, rock, or another surface

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comprehensive

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complete; including all or nearly all elements or aspects of something

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drastic

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likely to have a strong or far-reaching effect; radical and extreme

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drenched

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wet thoroughly; soak

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elongate

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long in relation to width, especially unusually so

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epic

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a long poem, typically one derived from ancient oral tradition, narrating the deeds and adventures of heroic or legendary figures or the history of a nation

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epidemic

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a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time

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epoch

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a period of time in history or a person's life, typically one marked by notable events or particular characteristics

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exaggerated

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regarded or represented as larger, better, or worse than in reality

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extravagant

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lacking restraint in spending money or using resources

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exhausted

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drain (someone) of their physical or mental resources; tire out

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flamboyant

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(of a person or their behavior) tending to attract attention because of their exuberance, confidence, and stylishness

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formidable

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inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable

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glutton

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an excessively greedy eater

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greedy

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having or showing an intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth or power

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hoard

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a stock or store of money or valued objects, typically one that is secret or carefully guarded