708: Day 16 Flashcards

1
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Stipend

A

A usually small amount of money that is paid regularly to someone

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2
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Claviclle

A

Collarbone

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3
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Robust

A

Strong and Healthy

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4
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Myopic

A

Not able to clearly see objects that are far away; nearsighted

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5
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Disapassionate

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Not influenced or affected by emotions

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6
Q

Raspy

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Having a rough, harsh sound

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7
Q

Assail

A

To attack or criticize in a violent or angry way

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8
Q

Stentorian

A

Very loud

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9
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Untenable

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Not capable of being defended against attack or criticism

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10
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Collation

A

Gathering together information from different sources in order to study it carefully

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11
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Rakish

A

Having an unusual quality that is attractive and stylish

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12
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Benefactor

A

Someone who helps another person by giving money

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13
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Inimical

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Likely to cause damage or have a bad effect; not friendly

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14
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Pecuniary

A

Relating to or in the form of money

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15
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Spectral

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Of, relating to, or suggesting a ghost

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16
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Decant

A

To pour from one container into another

17
Q

Goad

A

To urge or force to do something

18
Q

Rapacious

A

Always wanting more money, possessions, etc.

19
Q

Waylay

A

To stop someone who is going somewhere

20
Q

Ungainly

A

Moving in an awkward or clumsy way: not graceful

21
Q

Nettle

A

To make (someone) angry

22
Q

Enervate

A

To make very weak or tired

23
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Crabby

A

Unhappy and tending to complain a lot

24
Q

Feint

A

A quick movement that you make to trick an opponent; to pretend to make an attack as a trick to fool your opponent

25
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Shoal

A

An area where the water in a sea, lake, or river is not deep

26
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Palette

A

The range of colors used by someone

27
Q

Synchronous

A

Happening, moving, or existing at the same time

28
Q

Degin

A

To do something that you think you should not have to do because you are too important

29
Q

Winsome

A

Cheerful, pleasant, and appealing

30
Q

Serpentine

A

Having many bends and turns; snake-like