501-550 Flashcards

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Acute

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Sharp

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Gist

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Essence

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Transient

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Short lived

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Terse

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Concise

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Cogent

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Forceful

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Pinnacle

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Peak

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Array

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Arrangement

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Obscure

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Unclear

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Ardent

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Passionate

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Culminate

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Reach the highest point

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Constrict

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Limit, bind

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Prodigy

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Phenomenon

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Bereft

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Deprived

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Falter

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Stumble

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Exultation

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Triumphant joy

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Vitriolic

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Biting, burning

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Invective

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Abusive speech

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Besmirch

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Dim the reputation

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Voluminous

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Large

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Retrospect

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Looking back

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Egotist

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A vain, conceited person

22
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Humility

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Humbleness

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Pungent

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Inveterate

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Adamant
Inflexible
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Vulnerable
Prone to attack
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Bedlam
Uproar
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Cacophony
Harsh sound
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Exploit
Utilise
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Propinquity
Nearness in time or place
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Disgruntled
Unhappy
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Infallible
Exempt from error
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Panacea
Cure all
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Eradicate
Wipe out
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Impede
Interfere
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Sedate
Peace, tranquil
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Equanimity
Composure
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Compatible
Well matched
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Serenity
Peaceful repose
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Revere
Honour, respect
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Irrational
Unreasonable
42
Avarice
Greed, passion for riches
43
Insatiable
Cannot be satisfied
44
Nadir
Lowest point
45
Moribund
At the point of death
46
Lithe
Graceful
47
Obese
Very fat
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Adherent
Supporter
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Bliss
Happiness
50
Pathetic
Sad