11 Flashcards

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attenuate

A

to make or become thin lessen amount force or value of

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2
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behemoth

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something or someone of enormous size or power

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3
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disinter

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remove from grave or tomb to dig up

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4
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impinge

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go beyond desire or establish limits to encroach come into contact w forcefully

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5
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multifarious

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having many forms varied versatile

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6
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oxymoron

A

combo of words that seem contradictory

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7
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plentitude

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ample amount abundance

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8
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postulate

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assume as fact based on best available evidence something assumed to be self evident fundalmental principal

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prevail

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to prove superior in power or strength remain in effect or use to be current or widespread

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10
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putrefy

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become rotton or decayed giving off foul odor

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11
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salubrious

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beneficial to health or well being

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12
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succulent

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fresh and juicy

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13
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tundra

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flat treeless plains of artic regions

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14
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unequivocal

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leaving no room for misunderstanding unambigous

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15
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vicissitudes

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fluncuations in conditions changes of fortune

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