Words Flashcards
(146 cards)
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gauche
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unsophisticated and socially awkward.
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pusillanimous
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showing a lack of courage or determination; timid
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curio
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a rare, unusual, or intriguing object.
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technocracy
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the government or control of society or industry by an elite of technical experts
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promiscuous
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having or characterized by many transient sexual relationships
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Schloss
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A Castle
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Corpulent
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FAT
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lodestar
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a star that is used to guide the course of a ship, especially the Pole Star.
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Prole
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Member of the working/labour class
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Eke
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make an amount or supply of something last longer by using or consuming it frugally.
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impasse
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a situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreement; a deadlock.
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Josh
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tease (someone) in a playful way.
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Tipple
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drink alcohol, especially habitually.
“those who liked to tipple and gamble”
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boisterous
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adj.; noisy, energetic, and cheerful.
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credulity
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a tendency to be too ready to believe that something is real or true.
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Epiphenomenon
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An epiphenomenon is a secondary phenomenon that occurs alongside or in parallel to a primary phenomenon.
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cabal
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a secret political clique or faction.
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Verbiage
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excessively lengthy or technical speech or writing.
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rubberneck
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turn one’s head to stare at something in a foolish manner.
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vanity
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inflated pride in oneself or one’s appearance
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dossier
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a collection of documents about a particular person, event, or subject.
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Skal
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swedish for cheers
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parochial
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person of church, attributed for a narrow minded person
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Servile
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having or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others.
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Prosaic
Ordinary/Dull
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Obstinate
stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion ~ Taha
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Satiety
state of being fed or gratified to or beyond capacity
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fain
pleased or willing under the circumstances.
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Mollycoddle
treat someone in an indulgent or overprotective way.
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Wherewithal
Money and other things needed to do something
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Artifice
Clever/ cunning devices used to trick people
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Propensity
an inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way.
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Chutzpah
(n)extreme self-confidence or audacity
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Catharsis
the process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions.
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Capitulate
To yield
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Syllogism
syllogism is a type of logical reasoning where the conclusion is gotten from two linked premises
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Languish
Lose vitality and grow weak
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Lacerate
criticize forcefully or severely.
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Regale
Entertain and amuse
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Bawdy
dealing with sexual matters in a comical way; humorously indecent.
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Volition
the faculty or power of using one's will.
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Abstruse
difficult to understand; obscure.
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Lachrymose
tearful or given to weeping.
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Insatiable
Impossible to satisfy
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Misandry
Préjudice against men
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Vapid
Offering nothing that is stimulating; bland
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Vanity
Excessive pride in ones appearance/qualities
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Servility
Excessive willingness to serve/please others
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Derision
Contemptuous mockery
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Sophism
A clever but false argument to deceive
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pragmatist
a person who is guided more by practical considerations than by ideals.
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tutelage
authority over someone or something; guardianship
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benevolence
the quality of being well meaning
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Cogitate
Think deeply about something
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Jar
to have an unpleasant or annoying effect
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Demure
Shy, quiet and polite
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Demure
Shy, quiet and polite
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Cognizant
to be aware of it
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Semantics
the study of the meanings of words and phrases
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Catharsis
Process of expressing strong feelings, through plays or other artistic activities, as a way of getting rid of anger, reducing suffering, etc.
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Astroturfing
the deceptive practice of presenting an orchestrated marketing or public relations campaign in the guise of unsolicited comments from members of the public.
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Patronize
Treat someone as if you're better than them
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Profanity
a type of language that includes words and phrases that are considered vulgar or obscene,
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Profanity
a type of language that includes words and phrases that are considered vulgar or obscene,
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Rubberneck
(verb)
turn one's head to stare at something in a foolish manner.
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Expedite
Make an action happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly
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Ominous
(adj) suggesting that something bad is going to happen by pointing something out... Those clouds look ominous
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Ominous
(adj) suggesting that something bad is going to happen by pointing something out... Those clouds look ominous
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Bereft
(adj) completely lacking something;
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Conduit
a person, an organization or a country that is used to transfer things, information,
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Kitsch
works of art or objects that are popular but that are considered to have no real artistic value and to be lacking in good taste, for example because they are sentimental
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Hubristic
excessively proud or self-confident.
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Moot
(adj or vrb) not worth considering as it is not likely to happen
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Clandestine
secret and often not legal
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Elide
Omit stuff to merge things
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Euphemism
an indirect word or expression that you use instead of a more direct one when you are talking about something that is unpleasant or embarrassing; the use of such expressions
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Equivocation
the use of ambiguous language to conceal the truth or to avoid committing oneself;
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Contrite
remorseful; ashamed of what you've said
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Clear as mud
not at all easy to understand.
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Nonce
the one, particular, or present occasion, purpose, or use
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Hubris
the fact of somebody being too proud.
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Evangalize
convert or seek to convert (someone) to Christianity.
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Messianic
relating to the Messiah.
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Cosset
care for and protect in an overindulgent way.
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Stymie
to prevent somebody from doing something that he/she has planned or wants to do;
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Animus
noun. 1 : a usually prejudiced and often spiteful or malevolent ill will
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Shtick
a gimmick, comic routine, style of performance, etc. associated with a particular person.
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Magnanimous
kind, generous and forgiving
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Callous
not caring about the feelings or suffering of other people
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Politicking
political activity to win support or get votes
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Mull
think about (a fact, proposal, or request) deeply and at length.
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Poxy
of poor quality; worthless.
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Opine
v. Definite opinion about something
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Gnarly
Dangerous
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Putsch
A violent way of overthrowing a govt
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Bilge
Flat part on bottom of boat (both inside and outside)
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Credo
What you believe in
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Moor
a wild open area of high land that is covered with grass and heather
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Antipathy
a strong feeling of not liking somebody
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Vindicate
To prove what you thought was right
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Machismo
Strong masculine pride
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Amicable
made or done in a friendly way,
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Fungible
(of a product or commodity) replaceable by another identical item; mutually interchangeable.
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Onus
something that is one's duty or responsibility.
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Murky
dark and unpleasant or dirty
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indemnify
promise to pay somebody an amount of money if he/she suffers any damage or loss
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insinuate
to suggest something unpleasant in an indirect way
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Trundle
to move, or make something heavy move, slowly and noisily
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Trundle
to move, or make something heavy move, slowly and noisily
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Qualm
n. a feeling of doubt or worry that what you are doing may not be morally right
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Squalor
the state of being very dirty, untidy or unpleasant... 'To Live in squalor'
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Piquant
tasting pleasant but strong and spicy
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Poignant
causing sadness or pity
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Parcimonious
very unwilling to spend money or use resources.
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Pontificate
express one's opinions in a pompous and dogmatic way.
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Dogma
a belief or set of beliefs that people are expected to accept as true without questioning
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Grotesque
strange or ugly in a way that is not natural
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Quandry
a state of not being able to decide what to do; a difficult situation
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Ethos
a set of ideas and attitudes associated with a particular group or society
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Mensch
a person of integrity and honour.
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Docile
quiet and easy to control
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Anthropology
(n.) the study of human societies and cultures and their development5
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Atrophied
(adj.) wasted away or diminished in size or strength
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Proctologist
(n.) a doctor who specializes in disorders of the rectum and anus
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Premonition
(n.) a feeling that something is going to happen, especially something unpleasant
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Predilection
(n.) a preference or special liking for something
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Impetuous
(adj.) acting or done quickly and without thought or care
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Serenade
(n.) a piece of music sung or played in the open air, typically by a man at night under the window of his beloved
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Vicarious
(adj.) experienced in the imagination through the feelings or actions of another person
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Ominous
(adj.) giving the worrying impression that something bad is going to happen6
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Adroitly
(adv.) in a clever or skillful way
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Fortitude
(n.) courage in pain or adversity
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Clandestine
(adj.) kept secret or done secretively, especially because illicit
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Spry
(adj.) active, lively, and nimble
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Reprimand
(v.) to express sharp disapproval or criticism of someone because of their behavior or actions
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Obituary
(n.) a notice of a death, especially in a newspaper, typically including a brief biography of the deceased person
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Grandiose
(adj.) impressive and imposing in appearance or style, often excessively so
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Hubris
Noun: the fact of somebody being too proud.
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Ominous
Adj. suggesting that something bad is going to happen
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Clairvoyant
a person who some people believe has special mental powers and can see what will happen in the future
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Copacetic
in excellent order
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Emasculate
make (someone or something) weaker or less effective.
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Cathartic
Providing psychological relief through expression of strong emotions
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Convival
happy and friendly in atmosphere or character
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Innocuous
not meant to cause harm or upset somebody
