12/21/13 Flashcards
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- not meant to be taken seriously or literally.
- amusing; humorous.
- lacking serious intent; concerned with something nonessential, amusing, or frivolous
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facetious
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skeptical; indicating or showing unbelief
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incredulous
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deficient in veneration or respect
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irreverent
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- having a gaunt, wasted, or exhausted appearance, as from prolonged suffering, exertion, or anxiety; worn.
- wild; wild-looking.
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haggard
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the act of, the state of, a feeling of, or the expression of awe or respect.
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veneration
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- a short account of a particular incident or event, especially of an interesting or amusing nature.
- a short, obscure historical or biographical account.
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anecdote (AN-ik-doht)
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lack of similarity or equality; inequality; difference.
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disparity
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a feeling or attitude of deep respect tinged with awe
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reverence
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- characterized by lack of seriousness or sense.
- self-indulgently carefree; unconcerned about or lacking any serious purpose.
- (of a person) given to trifling or undue levity
- of little or no weight, worth, or importance; not worthy of serious notice
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frivolous
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- to sway or rock under a blow, shock, etc.
- to waver or fall back.
- to sway about in standing or walking, as from dizziness, intoxication, etc.; stagger.
- to turn round and round; whirl.
- to have a sensation of whirling
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reel
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- to pulsate with unusual rapidity from exertion, emotion, disease, etc.; flutter.
- to pulsate; quiver; throb; tremble.
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palpitate (palpitation)
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- resisting authority or control; not obedient or compliant; refractory.
- hard to deal with, manage, or operate.
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recalcitrant (rih-KAL-si-truhnt)
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- keenly distressing to the feelings.
- keen or strong in mental appeal.
- affecting or moving the emotions.
- pungent to the smell.
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poignant
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- to weaken or reduce in force, intensity, effect, quantity, or value.
- to make thin; make slender or fine.
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attenuate
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- an intervening space.
- a small or narrow space or interval between things or parts, especially when one of a series of alternating uniform spaces and the parts.
- an interval of time.
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interstice
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moved to or showing sudden, impatient irritation, especially over some trifling annoyance
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petulant
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- unable to contain or retain.
- lacking in moderation or self-control.
- unceasing or unrestrained.
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incontinent
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a pale bluish purple.
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mauve
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- a building, especially one of large size or imposing appearance.
- any large, complex system or organization.
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edifice
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- succeeding or future generations collectively.
2. all descendants of one person.
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posterity (pah-STER-ih-tee)
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- varied in appearance or color; marked with patches or spots of different colors.
- varied; diversified; diverse.
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variegated (VAIR-ee-uh-gay-tid)
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to make or use gestures, especially in an animated or excited manner with or instead of speech.
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gesticulate
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to hasten the occurrence of; bring about prematurely, hastily, or suddenly
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precipitate
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- left or deserted, as by the owner or guardian; abandoned.
2. neglectful of duty; delinquent; negligent.
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derelict
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1. the act of making known indirectly.
| 2. a hint; suggestion
intimation
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1. the face, usually with reference to shape, features, expression, etc.; countenance.
2. aspect; appearance.
visage
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1. round in shape; rounded.
2. plump; fat.
3. full-toned or sonorous.
rotund
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giving out or capable of giving out a sound, especially a deep, resonant sound, as a thing or place.
sonorous
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unusually advanced or mature in development, especially mental development
precocious
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extraordinary in some bad way; glaring; flagrant.
egregious
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belonging or controlled as property.
proprietary
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to make or become better, more bearable, or more satisfactory; improve.
ameliorate
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1. to bring under complete control or subjection; conquer; master.
2. to make submissive or subservient; enslave.
subjugate
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to depart in a sudden and secret manner, especially to avoid capture and legal prosecution.
abscond
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of marriage or wedlock; matrimonial; conjugal.
connubial
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1. lack of concord or harmony between persons or things.
2. disagreement; difference of opinion.
3. strife; dispute; war.
discord
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1. exuberant physical strength or mental vigor.
2. capacity for survival or for the continuation of a meaningful or purposeful existence.
3. power to live or grow.
vitality
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1. lack of energy or vitality; sluggishness.
2. lack of spirit or interest; listlessness; stagnation.
3. physical weakness or faintness.
4. emotional softness or tenderness.
languor (LANG-ger)
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1. of, pertaining to, or characterized by sudden or rash action, emotion, etc.; impulsive.
2. having great impetus; moving with great force; violent.
impetuous
