A+ Vocab HW #9 Flashcards
1
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abhor
A
regard with disgust and hatred
2
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adulate
A
praise
3
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amass
A
gather together or accumulate over a long period of time
4
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ambulatory
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relating to or adapted for walking
5
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apprehension
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- anxiety or fear that something bad will happen
- understanding
6
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cajole
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persuade someone to do something by coaxing or flattery
7
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coherent
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- logical and consistent
- united as or forming a whole
8
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convivial
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lively, friendly, enjoyable, cheerful
9
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debilitate
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- make weak
- hinder, delay
10
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immaculate
A
flawless
11
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impotent
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powerless, weak
12
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inert
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- lacking the ability or strength to move
- lacking vigor
13
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jocular
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- humorous or playful
- said or done as a joke
14
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juxtapose
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place close together for contrasting effect
15
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levity
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- lack of appropriate seriousness
- humor or frivolity, esp with serious matter