2402 C Flashcards
1
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A perfect example of a particular quality or type.
A
epitome
2
Q
Understood by a small, specialized group with specific knowledge or interest.
A
esoteric
3
Q
Dealing with things sensibly and realistically based on practical considerations.
A
pragmatic
4
Q
Present, appearing, or found everywhere.
A
ubiquitous
5
Q
Lasting for a very short time.
A
ephemeral
6
Q
Clear, logical, and convincing.
A
cogent
7
Q
A typical example or pattern of something; a model.
A
paradigm
8
Q
Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.
A
ambivalent
9
Q
The belief in or practice of selfless concern for the well-being of others.
A
altruism
10
Q
Spreading widely throughout an area or a group of people.
A
pervasive
