251-375 Flashcards
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metamorphosis
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transformation, as by magic; a marked change in appearance or function
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prestige
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fame or importance based on reputation or achievements
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duplicity
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deception; deceitfulness; double-dealing
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peruse
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to read carefully
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disabuse
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to free from error or falsehood
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transcribe
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to copy over, usually into a different form
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somber
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dark and gloomy or dull
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debunk
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to expose the falsehood of
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staunch
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strongly loyal
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mortify
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to humiliate; to fill with embarrassment
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blunder
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to move carelessly; n. such a movement; a significant error
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putrid
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in a foul state, as of decaying flesh; rotten
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illicit
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unlawful; improper
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motif
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a recurring subject or theme, esp. in a work of art or literature
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scrupulous
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conscientious and exact; having principles
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ruse
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an action of device intended to deceive
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lineaments
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any of the features of the body, usually the face
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derelict
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deserted, abandoned (of a building); neglectful of a duty (of a person); n. a homeless person
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cynical
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distrusting other from a sense that everyone’s motives are selfish
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ingrate
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an ungrateful person
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caveat
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a warning
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compound
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a building or group of buildings enclosed by a barrier
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apprehension
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worry or unease
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banal
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dull or stale; commonplace
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rustic
of or living in the country
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rejoinder
an answer, esp. to another answer
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venial
easily excused or forgiven
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apt
appropriate; having a natural tendency
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exert
to put forth or bring to bear
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exodus
the departure of a large number of people
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suffrage
the right to vote
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diverge
to depart from a set course or opinion
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blithe
frivolous; casual; carefree
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indelible
incapable of being removed or erased
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arbitrate
to settle a dispute or a fight between two parties
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pragmatic
dealing practically with a situation or a thing; based on experience rather than theory
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averse
opposed, reluctant; repelled
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dismal
causing gloom or depression
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circumspect
showing discretion and careful judgement
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underscore
to emphasize
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sedate
calm; quiet
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saline
of or containing common salt
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atheist
one who believes that God does not exist
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icon
an image; a symbol; a representation of a holy person, esp. in the Orthodox Christian churches
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fallacy
a false notion, esp. one based on incorrect reasoning
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analogy
a similarity between things that are otherwise dissimilar; a comparison based on such similarity
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abject
of the lowest degree; brought low in condition
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aristocracy
a hereditary ruling class; a group considered to be superior to others
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relegate
to assign to an obscure place or condition; to send away
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ubiquitous
present everywhere
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defunct
having ceased to exist or live
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circumscribe
to form or mark the limits of; to restrict or limit severely
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anarchy
the absence of government
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cornucopia
an abundance
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extant
currently or actually existing
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vigilant
alert and watchful, esp. for what is dangerous
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abstinence
the act of voluntarily doing without something
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brood
to be to be deep in thought; to think over moodily and at length
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chagrin
feeling of embarrassment because of failure or disappointment
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infamous
having a bad reputation
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season
to make competent through experience; to accustom
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petulant
impatient or irritable, esp. over a minor annoyance
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renege
to fail to carry out a promise
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hangar
a structure used for storing aircraft
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egregious
outstanding for undesirable qualities; remarkably bad
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polyglot
one who speaks many languages
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acclimate
to make comfortable in a new environment; to adapt to
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incorrigible
unable to be corrected or reformed
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frank
open and sincere; straightforward
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lucrative
producing wealth; profitable
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check
to restrain or block
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magnanimous
generous; noble in mind
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protege
one whose welfare, training, or career is promoted by another person
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pacify
to make peaceful; to restore calm
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insular
narrow in outlook; provincial
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eon
a long period of time
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obdurate
not easily moved to pity or sympathy
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deplore
to feel or express strong disapproval of
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larder
a place (e.g., a pantry or cellar) where food is stored
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remnant
a small amount left over after the rest has been used; a surviving trace
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novel
strikingly new
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indigent
poor; needy; destitute
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abeyance
a suspension of activity
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gripe
to complain constantly or naggingly
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mirth
gladness, esp. when expressed as laughter
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mausoleum
a huge tomb
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forlorn
appearing sad because abandoned; in pitiful condition; almost without hope
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tout
to solicit customers; to praise or recommend highly
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rhapsody
a state of great happiness; such a state expressed in speech or writing
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adjourn
to suspend until a later, stated time
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impassive
not feeling emotion; not showing emotion
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accrue
to come as a gain; to increase
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martyr
one who chooses to die rather than to give up religious beliefs, or one who suffers greatly to further a cause
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byline
a line at the head of a newspaper article carrying the author's name
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haggle
to argue, as over terms or price
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frugal
careful in spending money or resources
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caste
a rigid and hereditary social class
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timid
easily frightened; lacking self-confidence
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invigorate
to give strength and energy to
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harbor
to give shelter; to entertain or nourish (a specific thought or feeling)
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nepotism
showing favoritism to relatives
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loiter
to stand about without purpose; to delay
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compress
a pad of folded cloth for applying pressure, heat etc.
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tenacious
extremely persistent; stubborn; relentless; holding firmly; cohesive
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accede
to agree to something
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epitome
a representative example of a type
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amiable
friendly and agreeable; sociable
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relish
to enjoy
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desolate
left alone; lonely; deserted
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happy
fortunate; being especially well adapted
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arid
dry and barren; not interesting
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faze
to disturb; to disconcert
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repent
to feel remorse for a past action
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byproduct
a side-effect; something produced in the making of something else
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refractory
stubbornly resistant to control, authority, or treatment
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elegy
a poem that mourns a death; a composition (e.g., a piece of music) that resembles such a poem in mood
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hallmark
any mark or symbol or genuineness or high quality
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rebuff
to refuse someone; to refuse an offer
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perfidious
marked by extreme treachery
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impeach
to formally charge (an official) with wrongdoing; to discredit
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desultory
lacking a plan or purpose; unmethodical
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torso
the trunk of the human body
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cordial
warm and friendly; polite and respectful
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intrinsic
relating to the essential nature of something
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unkempt
sloppy; messy; unclean
