51-75 Flashcards
1
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dichotomy
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a division into two contrasting or non-overlapping parts
2
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assail
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to attack
3
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propitious
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presenting favourable circumstances
4
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eclectic
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composed of materials form different sources
5
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dapper
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neatly dressed
6
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audible
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able to be heard
7
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quiescent
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inactive
8
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extol
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to praise highly and lavishly
9
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ritual
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a ceremonial act
10
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emulate
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to copy someone
11
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discrepency
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lack of agreement, difference
12
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manifest
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obvious, very clear
13
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chauvinism
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unreasoning and boastful devotion to one’s country or sex
14
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shade
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a small variation, a small amount
15
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furtive
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characterized by secretive behavior