Vocabulary Section (Intermediate) Flashcards

Question

Dither

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Be indecisive or hesitant in making a choice or taking action

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Worthy of respect and admiration; admirable or deserving of esteem or regard

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Openly disregard or disobey something, especially the law

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Forbid or condemn

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Harmful or threatening, especially in an ominous or evil way

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Make (a disease or symptoms) less severe or unpleasant without removing the cause

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Intensely passionate or enthusiastic

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A situation or event that requires immediate action or attention

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Correct or remedy (a wrong or injustice)

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*wickedness* Unjust or immoral behavior or actions

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*extraction* Extraction of something, often through force or legal proceedings.

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Corrupt or willing to be bribed

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*mockery* Ridicule directed towards someone or something

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*playful* Or humorous in nature

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*put-on behavior* Exhibiting or displaying a particular style or manner, often artificial or affected.

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Cautious or hesitant, especially when dealing with potential danger or risk

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*take back* Withdraw or retract a previous statement or belief.

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*polish* Polish or shine a surface, typically by rubbing

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*produce* Create or bring about (something)

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*accumulate* Grow or accumulate gradually by the process of addition or fusion

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*anti-authority* Stubborn or resistant to authority or control

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*useful figure of speech* A concise and memorable statement of a general truth or principle

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*promptness* Speed or efficiency in the execution of a task or job

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Quick and witty reply or conversation

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*lecture, derogatory* A lengthy, forceful speech or lecture that is often critical or scolding in nature

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A reference to something that is not directly mentioned but is implied or suggested

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Condescend or stoop to do something perceived as beneath one’s dignity

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*thorough and thoughtful* Thoughtful and careful in considering all possible consequences and outcomes before taking action

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*sharp intelligence* Having or demonstrating sharp intelligence or analytical ability

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Catch sight of or glimpse something

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Criticize or censure harshly

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*insult* Criticize or insult someone in a harsh or abusive manner

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A strong and forceful verbal attack or criticism, often filled with bitterness or contempt

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Erase or wipe out

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Forbidden by law, rules, or custom

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Fortunate or lucky, as if determined by divine guidance or intervention

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*dodgy* Avoid giving a direct answer or making a decision, often by speaking in a deceptive or evasive way

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Someone who is new to or inexperienced in a certain skill or field of study

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*timid* Lacking courage or resolution

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Lack of originality or freshness, triteness

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Specify or demand something as a condition or requirement

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A place of great beauty, luxury, and contentment

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Repay (a debt) by making small payments over a period of time, typically with interest

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Limit or enclose within specified boundaries or limits

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*dull* Lacking interest or substance; insipid

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*conserve* Manage resources or supplies

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*rich person* A magnate is a wealthy, powerful, and influential person, often in the business world

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Without energy or enthusiasm, lacking vitality or interest

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A person who enjoys and has refined tastes in food and drink

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*curse* Use a strong expression of dislike or disapproval directed at someone or something

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*keen insight* Shrewdness, or the ability to make quick and accurate decisions

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*separate or distinct* Not connected or forming a continuous whole

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*signal of the end* A solemn sound or mournful ringing

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Unforgiving or unable to be appeased

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The surroundings or environment in which someone or something exists

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*silly* Foolish; lacking intelligence or serious thought

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Small or insignificant, existing in name only

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Block or close something up completely

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*Loud* Powerful in sound

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*replace* Take the place of someone or something, especially through force or deceit

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*open display* Openly or readily seen or understood

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Offensively sexual

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Crafty or complex scheme or plot, typically for a malicious or deceptive purpose

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Officially give someone a right or a title, especially in a formal ceremony

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Lacking flavor or substance

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Something that is airtight, sealed, or closed off

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*Stubborn* Refusing to change one’s opinions or beliefs despite evidence or arguments presented

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Ambiguous or unclear in meaning

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Quick or hasty; done without attention to detail

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Saturate or fill a person or thing with a particular quality or feeling

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Obscure or difficult to understand

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Dominance and control over others, especially politically or socially

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Secret or sneakily

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Feeling of embarrassment or annoyance caused by failure, disappointment, or humiliation

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*diligent and persistent*

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Narrow-minded; lacking in global or broad mindedness

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False, showy, or insincere in a way to deceive or attract attention

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Depict or describe in painting or words

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Abandon or discard something, especially in order to make a vessel lighter and easier to maneuver during travel

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*lacking* Without or deprived of something that is needed or expected

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*subtly harmful* Harmful or deadly in a subtle or gradual way

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*acting impulsively* Sudden, hasty, or impulsive action or decision, or cause something to happen suddenly

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Shorten or condense something, typically a written work, while retaining its essence or main points

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*insincere by playing dumb* Not being honest or sincere, typically by pretending to know less about something than one actually does

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Having patterns, colors, or textures that are varied or diverse

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Grimy, pale in a frightening way

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Unprincipled, immoral, or corrupt person

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Eagerness or willing to do something with quickness and enthusiasm

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Loud and clamorous in expressing one’s opinion’s or feelings

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Newly coined or invented word or phrase

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Treat someone with a great deal of admiration or devotion (typically as a celebrity)

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Excessive or illegal interest charged on a loan, typically taking advantage of someone’s financial need

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Surrender or give in to an opponent or threat

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Still, peaceful, or inactive

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Publicly ridicule or mock (someone or something)

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Lacking in movement or vigor; inactive or sluggish

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Rude in a mean spirited and surly way

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Native or restricted to a certain place or region; indigenous

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Inform or notify someone about something

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Temporary suspension or cessation of an activity or condition

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Denounce or criticize harshly

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Prudent or strategic in behavior or decision making

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Having a very critical and attentive attitude towards details or cleanliness

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*to swear something off* Formally reject or renounce something or someone, especially under oath or with strong conviction

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Digress from one topic to another; moving from one subject to another without order or reason

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Something that lasts for a long time or is continually recurring

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Careful and attentive to details in behavior or conduct

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Needy; impoverished; lacking the basic necessities of life

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Noisy, unruly, or defiantly resistant

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Intricate or complicated

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Harsh or bitter in taste, causing a puckering sensation in the mouth

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Excessive amount or overindulgence in something

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Lazy, not wanting to put forth effort or be active

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Deliberately pretend to be ill or injured to avoid work or obligations

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Without a definite plan or purpose; lacking in consistency or order

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A small exclusive group of people who share a common interest or purpose

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Connected or touching; neighboring in time or space

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Praise, tribute, or formal expression of high praise and commendation for someone or something

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A commotion or noisy brawl

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Assist or encourage someone to commit a crime or wrongdoing

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Excessive confidence or boldness; audacity

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Object or hesitate

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Having an arrogant attitude; showing a lack of concern or responsibility

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Traveling from place to place, usually for work or as part of a certain lifestyle

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Inexperienced and immature; lacking adult understanding or sophistication

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Harmful or adverse in effect; hostile or unfriendly

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Heavy and slow-moving; unwieldy

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Melancholy and gloomy in nature or appearance

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Lacking confidence or self assurance; hesitant or shy

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Daily; occurring or active during the day rather than at night

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Separate the valuable parts from the unwanted ones

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Pale or sickly in appearance

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1. The state or quality of appearing to be true or real 2. Likelihood 3. Plausibility

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Stubborn or uncooperative, often in regards to being difficult to control or manage

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A type of poem or song that expresses sorrow or lament for someone who has died

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Persuade someone to do something by using manipulation or flattery

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Pleasing or harmonious sound or combination of sounds, often used in the context of music or language

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Shriveled and wrinkled, typically due to old age or illness

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State of extreme poverty or destitution

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Without a definite plan or purpose; lacking consistency or order

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Response to a statement or argument, often made in the form of a counterargument or rebuttal

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1. Simple and lacking luxury or comfort 2. Indifferent to luxury

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Trashy or gaudy in appearance or quality, typically cheap and showy

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Easily provoked to anger; hot tempered

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Untiring, incapable of being fatigued, unflagging

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Twisting, winding, or full of twists and turns

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Defraud or cheat someone out of something, such as money or possessions

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Lower or degrade in rank, status, or dignity

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Excessively decorative or ornate, often in a way that is deemed excessive or overdone

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Frolic or playfully skip or leap

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A statement or proclamation that is considered authoritative or widely accepted

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Skillful and deceptive use of hand movements to perform magic or trickery

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Disgrace or strong criticism caused by shameful behavior or actions

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Declare or announce something officially

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Well-suited or appropriate, especially in a particular situation or for a particular purpose

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Person who praises and flatters someone else in a servile manner for personal gain or advantage

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Unfortunate, having bad luck or experiencing unlucky circumstances

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Generous in giving; lavish or abundant in gifts or donations

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A false and malicious statement designed to damage someone’s reputation

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Most important or influential, of utmost significance

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Secretive or sneaky

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1. Without restraint or control 2. Sexually unrestrained

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1. Easily seen or understood 2. Clear or obvious

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Stubbornly disobedient or rebellious

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Quench or satisfy (thirst, desires, etc)

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Hardworking and diligent in one’s efforts and tasks

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Touch or boarder on something

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Having a sour or bitter taste or character

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*Commonplace* Lacking imagination or originality

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*just beginning* Not fully formed or developed

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*aggressive patriotism* Extreme patriotism, often advocating for aggressive foreign policy or the use of military force

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Showing care and concern for someone’s well-being

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Speak out in a vehement or explosive manner against someone or something

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A statement or proposition that is regarded as being self-evidently true, without needing proof or justification

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Unfriendly, bad-tempered, and unfashionable

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*Wise* Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgement

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*Sickly-sweet* Excessively or overly sweet, rich, or sentimental in a way that becomes unpleasant

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*recap* Review and summarize the main points or events

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Agree or give in to a request, demand, or opinion

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Indefensible

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Having or showing knowledge of events before they take place

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*Stubborn* And unwilling to change one’s opinion or course of action

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Correct someone’s mistaken belief or misunderstanding

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1. Final 2. Decisive 3. Authoritarian

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Artificially created or manufactured; not genuine or natural

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*poser* Someone who engages in an activity or subject without serious or deep knowledge or commitment

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Act of correcting or making amends for a wrongdoing or grievance

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Annoy or irritate someone greatly

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Flexible or graceful in movement or physical form

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Ask persistently or urgently for something

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Relating to or consisting of money or finances

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Fluidly and endlessly talkative or chatty

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Carefree; Joyful; happy; without care or worry

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Unused or uncultivated

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Regretful and remorseful for one’s actions or mistakes

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To sharpen or stimulate one’s interest or desire

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Fleeting or passing quickly out of sight, memory, or existence

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*Andy* Intrusively or overly eager in offering unwanted help or advice

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Speed or swiftness in movement or action

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Lacking promptness, delaying or procrastinating

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Clearly visible

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Irritate or annoy persistently

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*unoriginal* Lacking originality or freshness

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Positive or enthusiastic approval or praise

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Instill or impress something upon someone or something

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Officially put an end to something, especially a law or system

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Demanding or urgent

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Prominent, noticeable, or significant

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Unpleasant smelling, having a strong or unpleasant smell

Vocabulary Section (Intermediate) Flashcards

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