4(new) Flashcards

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PROGNOSTICATE

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To predict or foreshadow based on sign/symptoms (noun)

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RESPITE

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Rest from something difficult or unpleasant (noun)

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UNCOUTH

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Uncultured/uncivilized(adj)

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IMBIBE

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Drink, usually alcohol(verb)

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5
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PANEGYRIC

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A public speech or a published text to praise someone or something
public praise(noun)

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PALPABLE

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A feeling or atmosphere that is so intense that seems tangible (noun)

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AFFABILITY

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Friendliness; friendly manner(noun)

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AFFECTATION

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Behavior, speech, or writing that is designed to impress(noun)

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DEFERENCE

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Humble submission and respect(noun)

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10
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DOGMATISM

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Opinionated(noun)

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PEDANTRY

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Excessive concern with minor details and rules; perfectionist(noun)

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ABSTRUSE

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Difficult to understand; obscure(adj)

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RECOURSE

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A source of help in a difficult situation; alternative(noun)

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MINUTIA

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The small, precise, or trivial details of something(noun)

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CONSUMMATION

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Completion of sex, marriage, or relationship(noun)

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PRECEPT

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A general rule intended to regular behavior(noun)

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EXALT

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Put someone or something in high regard; glorify(verb)

18
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ARDUOUS

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Involving or requiring tremendous effort; difficult and taxing(verb)

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INCESSANTLY

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W/o interruption; constantly(Adverb)

20
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UNRENITTING

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Never relaxing or slacking(adj)