A List Vocabulary Flashcards

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different from the usual; abnormal, unusual

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aberrant

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2
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to regard w/ extreme repugnance

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abhor

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3
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reject formally/solemnly/upon oath

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abjure

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to end or cancel in a formal/official way; to fail to do what is required

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abrogate

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causing irritations, very unpleasant; (particularly in regards to personality traits)

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abrasive

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6
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marked by restraint, esp. regarding food

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abstemious

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7
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hard to understand

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abstruse

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to confront boldly, approach; (n.) greeting

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accost

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9
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expressing harsh or sharp criticism in a clever way

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acerbic

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10
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without a brain

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acerebral

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one who attends or follows; an altar attendant/public worshipper, aid, helper

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acolyte

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12
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the ability to think clearly and make good decisions

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acumen

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excessive adoration/praise (sycophancy, blandishment, fawning, anticritics)

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adulation

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14
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protection, support, shield

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aegis

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15
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friendly and easy to talk to

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affable

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a sudden rush of divine or poetic inspiration; from Ltn, afflare– to breathe or blow on; inspiration itself means breathing in, use as noun

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with hand on hop and elbow bent outward

18
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similar or related

19
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cheerful readiness, promptness, willingness, liveliness, briskness

20
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although, even if (conj.)

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to reduce the pain or trouble; make something less painful, difficult, or severe

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baldness

23
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existing before a war, esp. before US civil war

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antebellum

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very old, out of date, primitive

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antediluvian

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to attribute human form or attributes
anthropomorphize
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entirely opposed; situated at opposite side of earth or moon
anitpodal
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exact opposite of something or someone; state of two things that are directly opposite each other
antithesis
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short phrase that expresses a tone or wise idea
aphorism
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doubtful authorship or authenticity
apocryphal
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secret, hidden; suggestive of strange and wonderful mysteries and powerful knowledge, possibly of a remote or obscure field, known and understood by only a few
arcane
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very difficult, very laborious
arduous
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showing great attention, care, and effort
assiduous
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absolute calm and tranquility; imperturbability; complete freedom from anxiety or strain
ataraxia
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showing or suggesting that future success is likely
auspicious
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group of people who develop new and often very surprising ideas in art, etc.; (adj.: new, cutting edge)
avant-garde
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lit. in the manner of an uncle; benevolent, mildly paternal, gently jocular, mature and dignified
avuncular
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self-evident, obvious, unquestionable
axiomatic
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shortening a word as we speek (i.e.: 'cuz)
apheresis