4 Flashcards
1
Q
adumbrate
A
foreshadow, suggest, outline
2
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anathema
A
solemn or religious curse
3
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apotheosis
A
deification, culmination/climax
4
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asperity
A
harshness of tone or manner
5
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asseverate
A
assume, aver
6
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assiduous
A
hard working
7
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alchemy
A
ancient study of metals
8
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disparage
A
slight or belittle
9
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flout
A
disobey
10
Q
hubris
A
arrogance
11
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impetuous
A
hasty, rash
12
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inimical
A
dangerous
13
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ostentatious
A
showy
14
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presumptuous
A
overstepping bounds, brazen
15
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profligate
A
prodigal
16
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prosaic
A
dull
17
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recondite
A
hidden
18
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refulgent
A
radiant
19
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sedulous
A
diligent
20
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soporific
A
causing lethargy
21
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spendthrift
A
wasteful
22
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terse
A
brief
23
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tout
A
praise or promote
24
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trenchant
A
keen, sharp
25
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unfeigned
A
real
26
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untenable
A
not viable
27
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vexation
A
annoyance
28
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vituperate
A
berate
