401-450 Flashcards
1
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condescend
A
to lower oneself to a less formal or less dignified level
2
Q
enigma
A
something that is puzzling
3
Q
plight
A
sad situation
4
Q
impasse
A
a dead-end
5
Q
ostensible
A
outwardly appearing as such
6
Q
hovel
A
a small, miserable dwelling
7
Q
pastoral
A
relating to the country life
8
Q
superfluous
A
unnecessary; extra
9
Q
proscribe
A
to prohibit or forbid
10
Q
consanguinity
A
blood relationship
11
Q
complicity
A
involvement as an accomlice in a crime or wrongful act
12
Q
paucity
A
smallness of number; scarcity
13
Q
sycophant
A
one who seeks favor by flattering people of wealth
14
Q
tractable
A
easily managed or controlled
15
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holistic
A
dealing with something as a whole rather than parts
