vocab list #1 Flashcards

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allusion

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passing reference or indirect mention

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2
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typify

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embody the essential characteristics of

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3
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misnomer

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an incorrect or unsuitable name

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4
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denunciation

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a public act of condemnation

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5
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ornate

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marked by complexity and richness of detail

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6
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exemplify

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be characteristic of

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7
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contemporaries

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all the people living at the same time or of the same age

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8
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humility

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a lack of arrogance or false pride

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9
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resonant

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characterized by a loud deep sound

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10
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ostracize

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expel from a community or group

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11
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derogatory

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expressive of low opinion

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12
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embody

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represent in physical form

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13
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enumerate

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to specify one after another

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14
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contemplative

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deeply or seriously thoughtful

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15
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indignation

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a feeling of righteous anger

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16
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breadth

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the extent of something from side to side

17
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conventional

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following accepted customs and proprieties

18
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juxtaposition

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the act of position close together

19
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colloquial

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characteristic of informal spoken language or conversation

20
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emulate

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strive to equal or match, especially by imitating

21
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epitome

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a standard or typical example

22
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flaunt

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display proudly