2012 Official Guide, Test 2, Deck 01 Flashcards

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erroneous (adj.)

A

wrong, incorrect.

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debate (v.)

A

review.

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prosper (v.)

A

to become wealthy, make successful.

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fallacy (n.)

A

a mistaken belief.

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chasm (n.)

A

a deep fissure in the earth.

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destitute (adj.)

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without the basic necessities of life, needy.

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listlessness (adj.)

A

sluggishness.

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debilitate (v.)

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make someone weak and infirm.

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compassion (adj.)

A

Sympathy, empathy, pity

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tiresome (adj.)

A

irritating.

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temperate (adj.)

A

showing moderation or self restriction.

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insolvent (adj.)

A

unable to pay debts owed.

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affluent (adj.)

A

having a great deal of money.

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caloric (adj.)

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relating to heat.

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lamentable (adj.)

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Regrettable, unsatisfactory

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slickers (n.)

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a raincoat.

17
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embezzler (v.)

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to steal money from.

18
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tome (n.)

A

especially large book.

19
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sash (n.)

A

strip of cloth.

20
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torrent (n.)

A

fast moving stream of water, flood.

21
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suppression (n.)

A

Stopping or reducing the amount of something, restraint.

22
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conformity (n.)

A

compliance with standards, rules, or laws.

23
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detestable (adj.)

A

Despicable, loathsome.

24
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emaciated (adj.)

A

abnormally thin or weak.

25
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seldom (adj.)

A

not common, infrequent.

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fabricate (v.)

A

To create, build something.

To invent something false.