Advanced Homophone & Homonym List #4 Flashcards

1
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Ambiguous

A

Expressing more than one meaning.

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Ambivalent

A

Mixed feelings about something.

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3
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Amoral

A

Showing no concern.

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4
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Immoral

A

Violating what’s right.

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5
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Allusion

A

An implied reference in literature.

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6
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Illusion

A

Something misleading to the eye.

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7
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Amiable

A

Showing a friendly manner.

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8
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Amicable

A

Having a spirit of friendliness in difficulty.

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9
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Ascent

A

To climb something.

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10
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Assent

A

The expression of approval.

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11
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Conscience

A

An inner feeling of what’s right and wrong.

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12
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Conscious

A

To be aware of one’s surroundings.

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13
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Censure

A

To express disapproval.

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14
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Censor

A

A suppression of obscene parts.

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15
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Climactic

A

The most thrilling part.

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16
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Climatic

A

Weather.

17
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Flaunt

A

Seeking admiration through display.

18
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Flout

A

To defy a rule.

19
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Elicit

A

To draw out a hidden response.

20
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Illicit

A

Not permitted by RULES.

21
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Eminent

A

Recognized within a profession.

22
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Immanent

A

Existing within.

23
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Imminent

A

About to happen.

24
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Proscribe

A

Forbidden by LAW.

25
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Prescribe

A

To recommend the use of treatment.

26
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Tortuous

A

Full of twists and turns.

27
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Torturous

A

Causing suffering.

28
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Venal

A

Dishonesty for money.

29
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Venial

A

Able to be forgiven.

30
Q

Veracity

A

The quality of being truthful.

31
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Voracity

A

Eager for large amounts.