37.1 Flashcards

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Subterfuge (n)

A

A clever trick used to evade a rule, escape a consequence, hide something, etc.

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-iZE

A

To make, cause

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Aggrandize (v)

A

To make great or greater in power, honor, rank or wealth

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LUC

A

Light, shine

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Elucidate (verb)

A

To make clear or explain, especially something that is hard to understand

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NEPO

A

Nephew

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Nepotism (n)

A

Favoritism shown on the basis of family relationship

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OPIA

A

Sight

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Myopia (n)

A

Nearsightedness; narrow-mindedness, intolerance; lack of foresight

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PUSILL

A

Small, weak

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Pusillanimous (adj)

A

Lacking courage or resolution, cowardly

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SED/SID

A

Sit

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Sedentary (adj.)

A

Characterized by or requiring much sitting

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FUG

A

Run away

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THANATOS

A

Death

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Euthanasia (n)

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The act of putting to death painlessly or allowing to die an animal or person suffering from an incurable condition

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VAC

A

Empty

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Vacuous (adj.)

A

Without contents, empty; lacking in ideas or intelligence

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VIV

A

Life

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Bon vivant (n.)

A

A person who enjoys a luxurious lifestyle