2012 Official Guide, Test 1, Deck 02 Flashcards

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1
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moor (n.)

A

upland.

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comatose (adj.)

A

being in a coma; unconscious.

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slovenly (adj.)

A

messy, untidy.

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paroled (adj.)

A

released from prison early.

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hull (n.)

A

body of a ship.

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infer (v.)

A

deduce, conclude.

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cache (n.)

A

hoard, stock, supply.

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competent (adj.)

A

capable, able.

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corrosion (n.)

A

the breaking down of a material (usually by a chemical process).

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fulcrum (n.)

A

the point on which a lever rests or is supported and on which it pivots.

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11
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polygamy (n.)

A

having more than one spouse.

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12
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rebuff (v.)

A

reject.

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13
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piccolo (n.)

A

small flute.

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14
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alchemy (n.)

A

medieval chemistry.

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rotund (adj.)

A

fat, obese, plump, corpulent.

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detraction (n.)

A

Opposite of attraction, being repelled by something. Taking away from.

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Incoherent (adj.)

A

Unclear, incomprehensible, unintelligible.