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1901-2000 Flashcards

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temporal

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of or relating to time as opposed to eternity; of or relating to earthly life

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refulgence

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a radiant or resplendent quality or state

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globule

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a tiny globe or ball especially of a liquid

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peripatetic

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wandering from place to place, especially on foot

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truncheon

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a short, thick stick carried as a weapon by a police officer

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sophist

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Greek philosophers known for their adroit and specious reasoning; a captious or fallacious reasoner

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mendacious

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characterized by deception or falsehood

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ruse

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a wily subterfuge

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pullets

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young female chickens

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comely

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pleasurably conforming to notions of good appearance, suitability, or proportion

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cautery

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destruction of tissue by burning

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atoll

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a ring-shaped reef, island, or chain of islands formed of coral

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derisive

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expressing or causing contemptuous ridicule or scorn

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keelson

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a longitudinal structure running above and fastened to the keel of a ship to strengthen its framework

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repertory

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a place where something may be found; a thespian troupe that presents plays at one theater

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aphelion

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the point farthest from the sun in the path of an orbiting celestial body

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herald

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an official crier or messenger

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18
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enlace

A

encircle or enfold

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19
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inure

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to accustom to accept something undesirable; to become of advantage

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exult

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to be extremely joyful; rejoice

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distal

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situated away from the point of attachment or origin, especially of the body

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22
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asphodel

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various herbs of the lily family

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pith

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the essential or central part

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gloaming

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twilight; dusk

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rabble

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a noisy crowd; the lowest, coarsest class of people

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roan

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having the base color muted and lightened by admixture of white hairs

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whorl

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an arrangement of similar parts (such as leaves) in a circle around a point on an axis

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flummox

A

confuse

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founder

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(of a horse) to become disabled or lame; to give way or collapse

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30
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retronym

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a newly created term to distinguish the original form of something from recent forms

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31
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craniometer

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instrument used to measure the size of the skull

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32
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bucolic

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of or relating to shepherds or herdsmen; relating to or typical of rural life

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33
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shamble

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to walk awkwardly with dragging feet

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spectre

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a visible disembodied spirit; something that haunts or perturbs the mind

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credulity

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readiness or willingness to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence

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36
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patrizate

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to imitate one’s father or forebears

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volition

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the power of choosing or determining; an act of making a choice or decision

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38
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caiman

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an alligator-like reptile of Central and South America

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39
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conifer

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mostly evergreen trees and shrubs having usually needle-shaped or scalelike leaves

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40
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sultana

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a woman who is a member of a sultan’s family; a seedless grape grown for raisins and wine

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apropos

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being both relevant and opportune; with regard to (something)

42
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vehement

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marked by forceful energy; intensely emotional; deeply felt

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vivify

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to endow with life or renewed life; to impart vitality or vividness to

44
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vivacious

A

lively in temper, conduct, or spirit

45
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debility

A

weakness; infirmity

46
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hempen

A

composed of hemp

47
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arrondi

A

curved; rounded

48
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induct

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to put in formal possession; to admit as a member or premise

49
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rivulet

A

a small stream

50
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pointillism

A

a technique of painting with tiny dots of pure colors that blend in the viewer’s eye

51
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overweening

A

arrogant; presumptuous; exaggerated

52
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febrifuge

A

an antipyretic (an agent that reduces fever)

53
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expiate

A

to make amends for; to extinguish the guilt incurred by

54
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dilatory

A

tending or intended to cause delay; characterized by procrastination

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ascetic

A

practicing strict self-denial as a measure of personal and especially spiritual discipline

56
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colonnade

A

a series of columns set at regular intervals and usually supporting the base of a roof structure

57
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foxglove

A

erect herbs of the snapdragon family

58
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belay

A

to secure (a rope or cable) by turns around a cleat; stop or cancel (nautical)

59
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clyster

A

an enema

60
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wile

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a trick or stratagem intended to ensnare or deceive; to lure by or as if by a magic spell

61
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rustic

A

of, relating to, or suitable for the country; characteristic of or resembling country people

62
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cadge

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to obtain (something) for free often by persuading or imposing on another; sponge

63
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lumbago

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acute or chronic pain (such as that caused by muscle strain) in the lower back

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astringent

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causing a tightening of soft organic tissues; rigidly severe

65
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levity

A

excessive or unseemly frivolity; lack of steadiness

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deleterious

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harmful often in a subtle or unexpected way

67
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insufferable

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not to be endured; intolerable

68
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garret

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a top-floor or attic room, especially a small dismal one

69
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tenty

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attentive or watchful

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immoderate

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exceeding just, usual, or suitable bounds

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biconvex

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convex on both sides

72
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zenith

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the point of the celestial sphere directly opposite the nadir; the highest point

73
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pall

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something that covers or conceals; to lose strength or effectiveness

74
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hackneyed

A

lacking in freshness or originality

75
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ferule

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an instrument (such as a flat piece of wood like a ruler) used to punish children

76
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filial

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of, relating to, or befitting a son or daughter

77
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mnemonic

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assisting or intended to assist memory; of or relating to memory

78
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pestilent

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destructive of life; injuring or endangering society; causing displeasure or annoyance

79
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piccolo

A

a small shrill flute; smaller than ordinary size

80
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chandler

A

a maker of tallow or wax candles and soap; a retail dealer in provisions of a specified kind

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pachyderm

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various mammals that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin

82
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pinafore

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a sleeveless usually low-necked garment fastened in the back and worn as an apron or dress

83
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laudable

A

worthy of praise; commendable

84
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millinery

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women’s apparel for the head

85
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enwrap

A

to wrap in a covering; to preoccupy or absorb mentally

86
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copse

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a thicket, grove, or growth of small trees; another word for coppice

87
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tumbril

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a farm tipcart; a vehicle carrying condemned persons to a place of execution

88
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ebb

A

the reflux of the tide toward the sea

89
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caravansary

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an inn surrounding a court in eastern countries where caravans rest at night

90
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intumesce

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the action or process of becoming enlarged or swollen

91
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lank

A

not well filled out; insufficient in quantity, degree, or extent

92
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solstice

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either of the two points on the ecliptic at which its distance from the celestial equator is greatest

93
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chink

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a small cleft, slit, or fissure; to fill the chinks of (as by caulking)

94
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opulence

A

great wealth or abundance

95
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solicitude

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the state of being concerned and anxious; attentive care and protectiveness

96
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fusiform

A

tapering toward each end

97
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carronade

A

a short-barreled gun of the 19th century that was used on warships

98
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lam

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to beat soundly; to flee hastily

99
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jalap

A

the dried tuberous root of a morning-glory; a powdered purgative drug prepared from it

100
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derivation

A

the formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix

Vocab 1901 - 2000 (1 decks)

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