0626-0650 Flashcards

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epitome

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n. a particularly worthy example of a class or type

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equanimity

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n. steadiness of mind

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equivocal

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adj. uncertain or open to interpretation

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erudite

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adj. having profound knowledge or wisdom

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espouse

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v. to give or take matrimony
v. to take up or adopt (e.g., a cause)

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6
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eradicate

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v. to eliminate completely

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estrange

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v. to arouse hostility in
v. to remove from a group or relationship

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evanescent

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adj. tending to vanish

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extrinsic

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adj. originating from the outside

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10
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exult

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v. to express joy or elation

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facetious

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adj. humorous with a sarcastic tone

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facile

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adj. done with ease
adj. shallow, uncomplicated

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rectitude

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n. moral righteousness
n. the quality of being right

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crucible

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n. a metal container made of heat resistant material
n. a severe test
n. a place or time characterized by powerful forces

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ingenue

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n. a naive, innocent young woman

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16
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cadge

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v. to beg or ask for; to impose on another’s generosity

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flout

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v. to demonstrate contempt for; to mock with disdain

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ennui

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n. dissatisfaction and restlessness due to boredom or apathy

19
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urbanity

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n. refinement and elegance of manner; polished courtesy

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vicissitude

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n. a sudden, unexpected change, as in one’s life

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hubris

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n. arrogant presumption, excessive pride

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fallow

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adj. undeveloped (often despite the potential to be used)

23
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fathom

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v. to calculate the depth of
v. to comprehend

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fatuous

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adj. insanely foolish

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ferment

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v. to process sugar into alcohol organically
v. to work up
n. a state of excitement or turbulence