5/6 Flashcards
1
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Munificent
A
Generous, giving
2
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Excommunicate
A
To exclude
3
Q
Demerit
A
A fault or flaw
4
Q
Distill
A
To extract the essence of
5
Q
Ablution
A
A cleansing, especially religious
6
Q
Lachrymose
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Teary, over sentimental
7
Q
Crevasse
A
Crack, chasm
8
Q
Hiatus
A
Interruption in space or time; gap
9
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Orotund
A
Deep and full; pompous
10
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Cavernous
A
Deep and empty; like a cavern
11
Q
Noxious
A
Poisonous
12
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Remuneration
A
Payment for work done
13
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Engender
A
To cause
14
Q
Nuance
A
Something subtle; a fine shade of meaning
15
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Tangent
A
Diversion from main subject
