701-750 Flashcards
1
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zenith
A
maximum, the highest point
2
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trowel
A
a flat-bladed tool used for spreading cement
3
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haggard
A
appearing tired and thin
4
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masonry
A
stonework or brickwork
5
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dilettante
A
one who engages an art with only superficial skill
6
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antipathy
A
a feeling of strong repulsion
7
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quarry
A
a hunted bird or animal
8
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ingenuous
A
innocent, naive
9
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aver
A
to affirm or declare
10
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liberal
A
generous; giving freely
11
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perennial
A
lasting through the years
12
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prowess
A
superior skill or ability
13
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abdicate
A
to willingly give up the position of king
14
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palpable
A
capable of being handled
15
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pedantic
A
putting unnecessary stress on academic knowledge
