Words Flashcards

(45 cards)

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What does CONTRADICTS mean?

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Definition - deny the truth of a statement by asserting the opposite.

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Surreptitiously

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  • in a way that attempts to avoid notice or attention; secretively.
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Excruciating

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Intensely painful

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Lacerations

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Deep cuts or tears in skin/flesh

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Rejuvinate

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  • make (someone or something) look or feel better, younger, or more vital.
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Inconspicuous

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not clearly visible or attracting attention.

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Voluminous

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  1. (of clothes) very loose or full; having much fabric.

2. (of writing) very lengthy and detailed.

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Despondent

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in low spirits from loss of hope or courage.

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Melodious

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Pleasant sounding

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Ravenous

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Extremely hungry

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Coerce

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persuade (an unwilling person) to do something by using force or threats.

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Altercation

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a noisy argument or disagreement, especially in public.

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Disparity

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a great difference.

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Controversial

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giving rise or likely to give rise to controversy or public disagreement.

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Deteriorate

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become progressively worse.

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Incredulous

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(of a person or their manner) unwilling or unable to believe something.

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Imperceptible

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so slight, gradual, or subtle as not to be perceived.

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Concerted

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jointly arranged or carried out; coordinated.

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Rudderless

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lacking a clear sense of one’s aims or principles.

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Derogatory

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showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.

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Prerogative

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a right or privilege exclusive to a particular individual or class.

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Vindictive

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having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge.

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Reciprocate

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respond to (a gesture or action) by making a corresponding one.

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Sesquipedalian

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of a word) polysyllabic; long.

E.g. - “sesquipedalian surnames”

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Acclimatize
become accustomed to a new climate or new conditions; adjust.
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Acclimate
acclimatize.
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Irreverent
showing a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously.
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Accentuate
make more noticeable or prominent.
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Incompetent
not having or showing the necessary skills to do something successfully.
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Discourteous
showing rudeness and a lack of consideration for other people.
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Exhilarating
making one feel very happy, animated, or elated; thrilling.
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Measly
ridiculously small or few.
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Fervently
very enthusiastically or passionately.
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Salubrious
health-giving; healthy.
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Sudorific
relating to or causing sweating.
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Unanimous
(of two or more people) fully in agreement.
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Adequately
to a satisfactory or acceptable extent.
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Magnanimous
generous or forgiving, especially towards a rival or less powerful person.
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Indescribable
too unusual, extreme, or indefinite to be adequately described.
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Meticulous
showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.
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Salivate
1. secrete saliva, especially in anticipation of food. | 2. display great relish at the sight or prospect of something.
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Salient
1. most noticeable or important. | 2. (of an angle) pointing outwards.
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Conceited
excessively proud of oneself; vain.
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Nefarious
(typically of an action or activity) wicked or criminal.
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Predicament
a difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation.