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Vocab. Units 5-8 Words Flashcards

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Visage

A

Face; Facial expression

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Envisage

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To imagine

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Apparition

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An unreal figure

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Perspicacious

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Wise

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Retrospective

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Looking backward over a period of time

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Aspect

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A part or point of view that can be considered or viewed

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Introspective

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Contemplating ones own thoughts and feelings

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Phenomenon

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A fact or event that can be observed or documented

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Diaphanous

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Lightweight and transparent

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Epiphany

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A moment of great insight; Revelation

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Sycophant

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A person who flatters; A yes-man

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Adherent

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A follower of a person or idea

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Incoherent

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Not able to be understood

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Inherent

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Existing as a natural part

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Diffuse

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Not concentrated or focused

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Effusive

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Overflowing with words or feelings

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Profuse

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Plentiful; Abundant

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Resolute

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Steadfast; Determined

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Dissolute

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Devoted to sensual pleasure

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Insoluble

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(1) Impossible to solve or fix (2) Unable to be dissolved

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Diligent

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Hard-working and careful

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Recollect

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To remember

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Sacrilege

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An act against a holy person or place

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Proficient

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Skilled at

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Factotum

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An assistant who does a variety of things

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Facsimile

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A copy or imitation

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Facile

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Too simplistic

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Expound

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To explain or discuss in detail

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Proponent

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One who argues in favor of

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Infrastructure

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The basic framework of a building or system

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Construe

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To interpret or analyze something in a particular way

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Constructive

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Having a positive effect

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Destitute

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Having no money

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Restitution

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Payment for an injury

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Stature

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Level of achievement or authority

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Complacent

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Satisfied with a situation that should be changed or improved

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Placebo

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Something that has a positive mental effect but no physical effect

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Placid

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Calm

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Gratuitous

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Unnecessary or unwanted

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Ingratiate

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To gain another’s favor by flattering or false friendliness

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Ingrate

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One who is not properly thankful

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Docile

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Easily taught

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Indoctrinate

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To teach a certain point of view to

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Doctrine

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That which is taught

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Temper

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To decrease the strength of

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Temperance

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Restraint or moderation

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Intemperate

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Lacking moderation

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