26-27 Flashcards

1
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Abstemious

A

acting with restraint

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2
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Abstruse

A

hard to understand

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3
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Astute

A

perceptive

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4
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Aversion

A

strong hate for

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5
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Diminutive

A

tiny

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6
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Eclectic

A

varied

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7
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Extraneous

A

unnecessary

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8
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Hardy

A

Healthy and sturdy

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9
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Intractable

A

Uncontrollable

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10
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Soporific

A

causing drowsiness

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11
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Abstract

A

theoretical or vague

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12
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Archaic

A

old or old-fashioned

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13
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Engender

A

be the beginning of

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14
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Erudite

A

knowledgeful

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15
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Fervor

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Passion

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16
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Iconoclast

A

rebel

17
Q

Laudable

A

admirable

18
Q

Painstaking

A

hard and unenjoyable

19
Q

Pompous

A

self-important

20
Q

Renown

A

Fame