1100 27-29 Flashcards by Eileen Toh | Brainscape

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Pinnacle

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Summit, peak, top, crown

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Array

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Arrangement, system

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Obscure

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Unknown, lowly, unclear

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Ardent

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Passionate, eager

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Culminate

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Reach the highest point

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Constrict

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Limit, bind, squeeze

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Prodigy

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Marvel, phenomenon

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Bereft

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Deprived of

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Falter

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Stumble, hesitate, waver

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Exultation

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Triumphant joy

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Vitriolic

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Biting, burning

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Invective

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Insulting, abusive speech

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Besmirch

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Soil, stain, dim the reputation

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Voluminous

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Bulky, large

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Retrospect

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Looking backward

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Egotist

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A vain, conceited person

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Humility

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Humbleness, modesty, meekness

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Pungent

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Sharply stimulating, biting

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Inveterate

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Habitual, firmly established

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Adamant

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Unyielding, inflexible

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Vulnerable

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Open to attack, susceptible

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Bedlam

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Confusion, uproar

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Cacophony

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Discard, harsh sound, dissonance

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Exploit

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Profit by, utilize

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Propinquity

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Nearness in time or place

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Disgruntled

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Unhappy, displeased

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Infallible

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Exempt from error, right

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Panacea

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Cure-all

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Eradicate

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Wipe out

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Impede

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Interfere, block, hinder

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Sedate

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Quiet, still, undisturbed, sober

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Equanimity

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Evenness of mind, composure

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Compatible

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Harmonious, well-matched

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Serenity

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Peaceful repose

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Revere

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Honor, respect, admire

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Irrational

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Unreasonable, absurd

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Avarice

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Greed, passion for riches

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Insatiable

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Cannot be satisfied

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Nadir

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Lowest point

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Moribund

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Dying, at the point of death

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Lithe

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Graceful

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Obese

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Very fat

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Adherent

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Backer, supporter

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Bliss

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Happiness, pleasure

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Pathetic

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Sad, pitiful, distressing

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Exhort

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Urge strongly, advise

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Apathy

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Lack of interest, unconcern

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Fracas

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Noisy fight, brawl

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Inebriated

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Drunk, intoxicated

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Adversary

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Opponent, enemy, foe

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Indolent

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Lazy

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Gusto

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Enthusiasm, enjoyment, zest

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Garrulous

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Talkative, wordy

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Banal

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Trivial, meaningless from overuse

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Platitude

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Commonplace or trite saying

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Pique

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Fit of resentment

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Dilettante

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One who has a great interest, but little knowledge

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Atypical

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Nonconforming

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Nondescript

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Undistinguished, difficult to describe

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Wane

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Decrease, decline