Word Of The Day 21-40 Flashcards

(20 cards)

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Model or pattern of excellence

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Paragon

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2
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Secretive; hidden; concealed

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Covert

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3
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To smuggle, to make, sell, or transport for sale illegally

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Bootleg

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4
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A timely benefit; a blessing

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Boon

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5
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Bitter conflict; quarrel; fight

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Strife

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6
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A dillemma; any problem or puzzle

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Conundrum

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7
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Bold; shameless; impudent; like brass

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Brazen

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8
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A light, good humored satire

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Lampoon

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9
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A coward

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Poltroon

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10
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Cautious, discreet; exercising good judgment

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Prudent

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11
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Standing out, renowned, distinguished, prominent

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Eminent

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12
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To flinch; to shrink back or start aside, as if from a blow of pain

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Wince

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13
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Dissatisfied with existing conditions

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Malcontent

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14
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To make or become greater

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Augment

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15
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Continuing without interruption; nonstop

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Incessant

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16
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Enthusiastic; bubbling with excitement

17
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Lying hidden or undeveloped; potential

18
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Extremely expressive in speech, writing, or movement

19
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Lacking confidence; timid

20
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To soothe, pacify, or relieve by giving into