Week 11 Flashcards

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evanescent

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adj - soon passing out of sight, memory, or existence; quickly fading or disappearing.

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heed

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v - pay attention to; take notice of.

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3
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indigent

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adj - poor; needy.

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4
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paragon

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n - a person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality.

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5
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provincial

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adj - of or concerning a province of a country or empire.

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steadfast

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adj - resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering.

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supercilious

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adj - behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others.

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8
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usurp

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v - take (a position of power or importance) illegally or by force.

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9
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buoyant

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adj - cheerful

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10
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enervate

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adj - cause (someone) to feel drained of energy or vitality; weaken.

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11
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incorrigible

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adj - not able to be corrected, improved, or reformed.

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12
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inexorable

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adj - impossible to stop or prevent.

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13
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irrefutable

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adj - impossible to deny or disprove.

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14
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marred

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v - impair the appearance of; disfigure.

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15
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lachrymose

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adj - tearful or given to weeping.

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