Word List 7 Flashcards

1
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Rectitude (noun)

A

Morality; righteousness

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2
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Ruminate (verb)

A

To reflect; to ponder

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3
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Cleave (verb)

A

To stick; to adhere

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4
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Iconoclast (noun)

A

Skeptic; non-conformist; somebody who attacks accepted beliefs or traditions

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5
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Incontrovertible (adjective)

A

Unquestionable; undisputable

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6
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Deferential (adjective)

A

Respectful

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7
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Vociferous (adjective)

A

Loud; rowdy

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8
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Concord (noun)

A

Harmony; agreement

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9
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Omniscient (adjective)

A

All-knowing

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10
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Sagacity (noun)

A

Insight; wisdom

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11
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Buffet (verb)

A

To hit; to strike

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12
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Rancid (adjective)

A

Rotten taste or smell; disgusting

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13
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Enthrall (verb)

A

To fascinate

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14
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Fetter (verb)

A

To restrain

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15
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Ascertain (verb)

A

To verify; to determine

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16
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Yoke (verb)

A

To connect; to link

17
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Yoke (noun)

A

Burden; bondage

18
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Adept (adjective)

A

Skilled

19
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Boon (noun)

A

Blessing; advantage

20
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Succinct (adjective)

A

Short

21
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Acumen (noun)

A

Keenness

22
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Defile (verb)

A

To taint; to corrupt

23
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Debunk (verb)

A

To disprove

24
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Prosaic (adjective)

A

Ordinary

25
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Turgid (adjective)

A

Pompous; grandiose

26
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Discursive (adjective)

A

Rambling

27
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Candor (noun)

A

Honesty

28
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Cleave (verb)

A

To divide