5th Day Flashcards

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Cavil

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V. To raise trivial objections or criticisms

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Attenuate

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V. To make thin; to lessen the force, magnitude, or value of

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Cavort

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V. To bound about in a sprightly manner; to have lively fun

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Desultory

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Adj. lacking in plan or purpose; lacking rational sequence or connection

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Fawn

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V. To seek favour by groveling or flattery

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Potable

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Adj. drinkable

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Tonic

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N. a medicine or agent that invigorates and refreshes

Adj. causing mental, physical, or emotional vigor

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Untenable

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Adj. unable to be defended

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Votary

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N. a committed follower of a religion or cult; an enthusiast or devoted admirer

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Caprice

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Adj. Changing feelings, mind often

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Categorical

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Adj. having no exceptions or conditions

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Devout

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N. One who devotes to religion

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Dexterous

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Adj. Skillful

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Doyen

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N. Experienced elderly member, senior of a group

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Drawl

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V. To talk using lengthened vowel sounds

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Extant

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Adj. Existing (currently or still)

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Indict

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V. to formally accuse of a crime

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Meteoric

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Adj. Relating to meteor, something fast

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Potentate

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N. a ruler with strong power

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Resurgence

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N. Coming into existence, activity, prominence again

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Usurp

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V. To seize in possession of right, power, or role of another