Advanced Vocab Words - Set 3 Flashcards

Question

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? n. unpleasant, discordant sounds

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cacophony | (kuh-**kof**-uh-nee) ## Footnote synonyms: noise, clamor, din, racket, uproar The _cacophony_ of traffic and construction made it impossible to concentrate.

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mawkish | (**maw**-kish) ## Footnote synonyms: emotional, mushy, sentimental, sappy, overemotional The movie’s _mawkish_ love scenes were so exaggerated that they felt insincere.

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cajole | (kuh-**djohl**) ## Footnote synonyms: coax, persuade, wheedle, sweet-talk, entice, manipulate He managed to _cajole_ his friend into lending him the car for the weekend.

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dogmatic | (**dawg**-matt-ik) ## Footnote synonyms: arrogant, bullheaded, authoritarian, opinionated, inflexible, doctrinaire Her _dogmatic_ stance on the issue left no room for discussion or compromise.

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calibrate | (**kal**-ih-brehyt) ## Footnote synonyms: align, balance, fix, adjust, standardize, regulate Before starting the experiment, the scientist _calibrated_ the instruments to ensure accuracy.

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perdition | (per-**dish**-uhn) ## Footnote synonyms: hell, damnation, corruption, underworld, eternal torment, abyss The villain’s actions led him down a path of _perdition_, doomed to eternal suffering.

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beseech | (bih-**seech**) ## Footnote synonyms: beg, appeal, plead, implore, urge, solicit The villagers _beseeched_ the king for help in their time of need.

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canny | (**can**-ee) ## Footnote synonyms: acute, cunning, astute, perceptive, shrewd Her _canny_ negotiation skills helped her secure a great deal on the contract.

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seminal | (**sem**-uh-nl) ## Footnote synonyms: landmark, fundamental, fertile, groundbreaking, pioneering, innovative His _seminal_ work in physics changed the way scientists understood the universe.

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cantankerous | (can-**tang**-kurr-us) ## Footnote synonyms: crabby, cranky, aggressive, irritable, quarrelsome, testy The _cantankerous_ old man yelled at anyone who crossed his lawn.

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semantic | (suh-**man**-tick) ## Footnote synonyms: linguistic, verbal, meaning-related, lexical, interpretive The argument boiled down to a _semantic_ difference in how they interpreted the contract.

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serrate | (**sare**-ate) ## Footnote synonyms: a toothed edge or blade, notched, jagged, indented The _serrate_ edge of the knife made it easier to cut through tough materials.

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sever | (**sev**-er) ## Footnote synonyms: carve, disconnect, break off, cut, split, detach The company had to _sever_ ties with the contractor after the project went over budget.

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sinuous | (**sin**-you-us) ## Footnote synonyms: curved, circuitous, meandering, twisting, serpentine, indirect The _sinuous_ path through the mountains made for a challenging hike.

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solicitude | (suh-**liss**-ih-tood) ## Footnote synonyms: consideration, watchfulness, care, concern, attentiveness Her _solicitude_ for her elderly neighbors was evident in the way she checked on them daily.

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solidarity | (sol-ih-**dare**-ih-tee) ## Footnote synonyms: alliance, sympathy, unity, togetherness, support The workers showed _solidarity_ during the strike, united in their demands for better conditions.

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adj. capable of being dissolved in a liquid adj. capable of being solved ## Footnote Certain medicines are _soluble_ in water so they can be taken with ease.

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adj. able to meet financial obligations n. a substance that can dissolve other substances ## Footnote To remain _solvent_, the business was forced to sell its overseas operations.

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adj. able to cause sleepiness n. a substance that causes sleepiness ## Footnote Bill's new cold medication has _soporific_ side effects that interfere with his ability to drive.

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v. to try to imitate or exceed another's actions ## Footnote Nancy wanted to _emulate_ her older sister and so began to study more often.

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v. to make infatuated; to cause to love ## Footnote He was so _enamored_ of her that he thought about her every day.

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adj. originating in, native to, particular to ## Footnote There are some deadly diseases that are _endemic_ to the tropics.

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v. to give (esp. an inheritance or genetic trait) ## Footnote Christine's mother _endowed_ her with beautiful green eyes.

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adj. harsh; gloomy, forbidding adj. stern, humorless ## Footnote The old headmaster never had anything but a _dour_ expression to offer.

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v. to make weaker ## Footnote The heat _enervated_ the soccer players' strength with each passing minute, and by halftime most were in no condition to continue playing.

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adj. unconcerned, nonchalant, lighthearted ## Footnote Michael's _insouciant_ attitude towards schoolwork led to poor test grades.

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v. to clearly prove something, to indicate ## Footnote Her choice not to enter into an argument with him _evinced_ her maturity.

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v. to give rights of citizenship, esp. the right to vote ## Footnote When women were finally _enfranchised_, spontaneous celebrations occurred throughout the country.

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n. an ornamental work, esp. delicate and lacelike v. to adorn ## Footnote The wine glass was _filigreed_ with a delicate pattern of grape vines.

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v. to cause, to lead to ## Footnote The poor ventilation in the factory _engendered_ health problems amongst the workers.

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adj. of dubious origin; of doubtful authenticity ## Footnote I believe all stories of alien abduction are _apocryphal_.

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n. strong mutual hatred ## Footnote Great _enmity_ has existed between the two tribes for centuries, leading to untold bloodshed.

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n. one with artistic sensibilities ## Footnote The _aesthete_ was able to knowledgeably interpret the painting.

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adj. formidable, worthy ## Footnote The team knew within the first few minutes that they faced an _estimable_ opponent.

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v. to criticize with harsh or abusive language ## Footnote Film critics _reviled_ the studio for gutting the director's artistic vision and replacing it with meaningless action sequences.

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adj. incapable of becoming exhausted; tireless; dogged ## Footnote The marathon runner was seemingly _indefatigable_, keeping up his brisk pace while competitors fell behind one after the other.

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soluble | (**sol**-yuh-bull) ## Footnote synonyms: dispersable, dissolvable; solvable, liquid, mixable, meltable The sugar is _soluble_ in water.

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solvent | (**sol**-vunt) ## Footnote synonyms: financially stable, viable; dissolver, liquid, cleanser, agent The company is _solvent_ after restructuring. Water is a universal _solvent_.

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soporific | (sop-uh-**rif**-ik) ## Footnote synonyms: anesthetic, narcotic, sedative, sleep-inducing, tranquilizing, calming The lecture was _soporific_. The medication had a _soporific_ effect.

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emulate | (**em**-yuh-lehyt) ## Footnote synonyms: copy, mimic, imitate, rival, follow She tries to _emulate_ her mentor's success.

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enamor | (ih-**nam**-er) ## Footnote synonyms: fascinate, captivate, infatuate, allure, enchant He was _enamored_ with her charm.

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endemic | (in-**dem**-ik) ## Footnote synonyms: local, regional, native, indigenous, specific This species is _endemic_ to the island.

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endow | (in-**dow**) ## Footnote synonyms: provide, impart, bestow, grant, furnish Her grandmother _endowed_ her with a trust fund.

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dour | (**doo**-er) ## Footnote synonyms: uninviting, severe, sullen, grim, austere His _dour_ demeanor intimidated the staff.

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enervate | (**in**-er-vehyt) ## Footnote synonyms: tire, exhaust, debilitate, sap, weaken The heat _enervated_ the athletes.

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insouciant | (in-**soo**-see-uhnt) ## Footnote synonyms: carefree, unworried, indifferent, casual, relaxed Her _insouciant_ attitude was refreshing.

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evince | (ih-**vins**) ## Footnote synonyms: declare, demonstrate, reveal, show, manifest He _evinced_ great interest in the project.

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enfranchise | (in-**fran**-chahyz) ## Footnote synonyms: empower, naturalize, liberate, grant rights, enfranchisement Women were _enfranchised_ in the early 20th century.

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filigree | (**fil**-ih-gree) ## Footnote synonyms: decoration, ornamentation; decorate, embellishment, lacework The jewelry was adorned with gold _filigree_. She _filigreed_ the edges of her project.

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engender | (in-**djen**-dur) ## Footnote synonyms: develop, generate, bring about, produce, create, instigate The policy _engendered_ debate.

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apocryphal | (uh-**pok**-ruh-fuhl) ## Footnote synonyms: fictitious, doubtful, unverified, questionable, spurious The story of his victory seems _apocryphal_.

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enmity | (**en**-mih-tee) ## Footnote synonyms: animosity, antagonism, hostility, hatred, bitterness There was clear _enmity_ between the rivals.

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aesthete | (es-**theet**) ## Footnote synonyms: artist, connoisseur, art lover, creative, visionary As an _aesthete_, she appreciated fine art.

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estimable | (**es**-tuh-muh-buhl) ## Footnote synonyms: admirable, honored, commendable, worthy, respectable Her _estimable_ work earned her many accolades.

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revile | (ruh-vahyl) ## Footnote synonyms: scold, criticize, abuse, denounce, vilify, berate The critics _reviled_ the film for its poor acting.

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indefatigable | (in-duh-**fat**-ih-guh-buhl) ## Footnote synonyms: untiring, active, persevering, unflagging, relentless, unwearied Her _indefatigable_ energy amazed everyone.

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n. a whole group formed by separate parts ## Footnote The band was an _ensemble_ of classical violinists, guitarists, and a jazz pianist.

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adj. emitting small bubbles adj. lively, showing high spirits, vivacious ## Footnote Stacy's _effervescent_ mind captivated everyone she met.

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v. to captivate v. to enslave ## Footnote The singer's voice _enthralled_ the judges, who immediately awarded her first place in the contest.

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v. to plead ## Footnote The rejected boy _entreated_ the girl to give him a second chance.

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v. to destroy, annihilate totally v. to cut out by the roots ## Footnote Modern thinkers have proposed to _extirpate_ religion from all political discourse.

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v. to list items individually ## Footnote Shocked by her decision, I asked her to _enumerate_ her reasons for firing him.

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adj. mutually destructive adj. characterized by bloodshed and carnage adj. relating to intra-group struggle ## Footnote That country's _internecine_ struggle was only put to rest after many innocent people lost their lives.

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adj. lasting only a short while ## Footnote Our joy at being let out for the weekend was only _ephemeral_, for we soon realized that we had a lot of studying to do for Monday.

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adj. multicolored adj. varied ## Footnote The _variegated_ leaves were a sure sign that autumn had arrived.

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v. to respect deeply and honor ## Footnote The children _venerated_ their grandfather and sought not to disappoint him.

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n. truthfulness ## Footnote In order to have her article published, Susan needed to prove the _veracity_ of her claims.

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n. an overabundance of words n. one's manner of speaking ## Footnote The elderly speaker's _verbiage_ tended toward the formal.

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n. a small remnant ## Footnote That abandoned well is a _vestige_ of the manor that once stood here.

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v. to annoy or bother v. to confound v. to talk about extensively ## Footnote It was when they were allowed to horse around the house that the children _vexed_ her the most.

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adj. watchful ## Footnote Our new dog is very _vigilant_ when it comes to guarding the house.

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n. energy, vitality n. strength; forcefulness ## Footnote After she broke her hip dancing, Kate realized that she had lost the youthful _vigor_ she once had.

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n. a highly-skilled artist ## Footnote Even at a young age, it was clear that Beethoven was a _virtuoso_ in the making.

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adj. thick and syrup-like ## Footnote They slathered a _viscous_ glue over the pieces to make sure they would stick.

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v. to scold ## Footnote The old man _vituperated_ the neighborhood boys who were trespassing on his lawn.

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adj. energetic; full of life ## Footnote At ninety years old, Melinda was known for being particularly _vivacious_ for her age.

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ensemble | (on-**som**-bull) ## Footnote synonyms: band, collection, organization, group, assembly, team The _ensemble_ performed flawlessly, each musician contributing to the harmonious piece.

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effervescent | (eff-er-**vess**-uhnt) ## Footnote synonyms: airy, foaming; spirited, bubbly, fizzy, vivacious, exuberant Her _effervescent_ personality lit up the room.

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enthrall | (in-**thrawl**) ## Footnote synonyms: absorb, enrapture, beckon, beguile, charm, fascinate, grip The magician's tricks _enthralled_ the audience.

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entreat | (in-**treet**) ## Footnote synonyms: beg, request, implore, beseech, appeal She _entreated_ him to stay for the evening.

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extirpate | (**ek**-ster-peyt) ## Footnote synonyms: destroy, annihilate; remove, uproot, eradicate, eliminate, abolish They worked to _extirpate_ the invasive species.

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enumerate | (ih-**new**-muh-rate) ## Footnote synonyms: count, list to review, itemize, catalog, specify She _enumerated_ the reasons for her decision.

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internecine | (in-ter-**neh**-seen) ## Footnote synonyms: civil, fratricidal, deadly, bloody, catastrophic, self-destructive, destructive The _internecine_ conflict devastated the entire region.

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ephemeral | (uh-**fem**-er-ul) ## Footnote synonyms: momentary, passing, fleeting, transient, brief The sunset’s beauty was _ephemeral_ but unforgettable.

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variegated | (**vair**-ee-uh-gehyt-id) ## Footnote synonyms: diverse, kaleidoscopic, multicolored, assorted, mixed The artist used a _variegated_ palette for the mural.

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venerate | (**ven**-uh-rehyt) ## Footnote synonyms: admire, esteem, revere, honor, regard They _venerate_ their elders with great ceremony.

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veracity | (vur-**rass**-ih-tee) ## Footnote synonyms: certainty, truth, fact, accuracy, honesty, integrity His _veracity_ was never in question.

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verbiage | (**ver**-bee-idge) ## Footnote synonyms: wordiness, verbosity; delivery, excessive language, phrasing The report was filled with unnecessary _verbiage_.

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vestige | (**ves**-tidge) ## Footnote synonyms: remainder, hint, trace, fragment, relic Only a _vestige_ of the ancient building remained.

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vex | (**vex**) ## Footnote synonyms: distress, agitate; confuse, irritate, bother, perplex His constant questions began to _vex_ her.

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vigilant | (**vidge**-ih-lunt) ## Footnote synonyms: attentive, aware, on the lookout, alert, observant, cautious The security guard remained _vigilant_ throughout the night.

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vigor | (**vig**-er) ## Footnote synonyms: power, intensity, strength, vitality, robustness She tackled the project with great _vigor_.

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virtuoso | (vur-chew-**owe**-so) ## Footnote synonyms: ace, artist, professional, maestro, genius, expert The pianist was a _virtuoso_, admired worldwide.

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viscous | (**viss**-kuss) ## Footnote synonyms: slow-flowing, syrupy, thick, glutinous, sticky The _viscous_ honey slowly dripped from the spoon.

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vituperate | (vahy-**too**-puh-rehyt) ## Footnote synonyms: abuse, berate, yell at, criticize, reprimand, condemn The coach began to _vituperate_ the team for their poor performance.

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vivacious | (vih-**vey**-shuss) ## Footnote synonyms: lively, spirited, animated, exuberant, effervescent Her _vivacious_ spirit made her the life of the party.

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adj. paying great attention to detail ## Footnote He was a _meticulous_ sculptor, sometimes spending hours perfecting a single fingernail on one of his figures.

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n. a close imitation of something else ## Footnote _Mimicry_ is common in the animal kingdom, such as when harmless species assume the aspect of poisonous ones to avoid being eaten.

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n. a slow, stately, pattern dance in 3/4 time n. the music to accompany the dance of the same name ## Footnote A _minuet_ is always danced with three beats per measure.

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adj. tiny adj. attentive to the smallest details ## Footnote The chances of such a slow horse actually winning the race are _minute_.

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n. glee; joy ## Footnote The house was always full of happy laughter and other signs of _mirth_.

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adj. indulging in excessive devotion to pleasure; debauched, dissolute; wasted, squandered; to cause to disappear, disperse ## Footnote His life quickly became _dissipated_ and unstructured after he won the lottery.

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n. hater of humanity ## Footnote The old man was a notorious _misanthrope_ who loathed even his own children.

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adj. offensive, provoking resentment or ill-will ## Footnote The teacher's _invidious_ practice of playing favorites led to several parent conferences.

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v. to misunderstand ## Footnote Eva has a habit of _misconstruing_ compliments, reading amorous designs into the most innocent remarks.

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v. to transmit payment v. to refrain from exacting v. to pardon v. to desist, postpone or give up ## Footnote The transaction was completed after the buyer _remitted_ the money.

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v. to make smaller or less problematic ## Footnote The hurricane's effect was _mitigated_ by the quick response from the national guard.

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n. the disgrace felt by someone who has acted in an outrageously shameful manner ## Footnote Oedipus Rex experienced great _opprobrium_ after learning the true extent of his crimes.

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v. to decrease the strength of, pacify, placate v. to make softer, less severe ## Footnote His rage was _mollified_ by his wife's soothing words.

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n. strength built up by continued movement or development ## Footnote The protest gained _momentum_ as it passed through the city and gained new supporters.

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adj. having great power or size adj. extreme ## Footnote The building of the new dam is a _prodigious_ project requiring thousands of men and millions of dollars.

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n. severity, rigor n. acrimony, irritability ## Footnote The _asperity_ of a northern winter can lead to depression.

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adj. immoral adj. recklessly extravagant ## Footnote She criticized her spoiled son for his _profligate_ lifestyle.

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adj. abundant adj. freely giving or spending ## Footnote Horrified by the consequences of her actions, Joyce offered _profuse_ apologies to her friends.

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adj. unlucky, unfortunate, luckless ## Footnote The _hapless_, accident-prone child managed to break his leg for the third time.

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n. a prediction adj. indicating future events ## Footnote Climate scientists presented a chilling _prognostic_ of what will happen to our planet in the near future.

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meticulous | (muh-**tick**-yuh-luss) ## Footnote synonyms: perfectionist, painstaking, thorough, precise, careful She was _meticulous_ in her research, ensuring no errors were made.

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mimicry | (**mim**-ih-kree) ## Footnote synonyms: mime, imitation, replication, impersonation, echo The actor’s _mimicry_ of famous politicians was spot on.

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minuet | (min-you-**et**) ## Footnote synonyms: dance, waltz; music, piece, suite, melody, rhythm They danced a graceful _minuet_ at the formal ball. The orchestra played a classical _minuet_ to set the mood.

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minute | (my-**newt**) ## Footnote synonyms: very small, miniature; exact, precise, diminutive, tiny, minuscule The _minute_ details in the painting were barely visible. Her _minute_ observations caught every flaw in the design.

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mirth | (**murth**) ## Footnote synonyms: cheer, amusement, happiness, delight, joyfulness The party was filled with _mirth_ and laughter.

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dissipated | (dis-uh-**pey**-tid) ## Footnote synonyms: self-indulgent, spoiled, debauched, luxurious, extravagant, libertine His _dissipated_ lifestyle left him broke and alone.

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misanthrope | (**miss**-un-throwp) ## Footnote synonyms: cynic, curmudgeon, recluse, hermit, introvert The old _misanthrope_ avoided social interactions at all costs.

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invidious | (in-**vid**-ee-uhs) ## Footnote synonyms: abominable, repugnant, resentful, hateful, envious Her _invidious_ comments stirred up anger among her colleagues.

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misconstrue | (miss-kun-**strew**) ## Footnote synonyms: distort, mistake, misread, misinterpret, misconceive, confuse He _misconstrued_ her friendly gesture as romantic interest.

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remit | (rih-**mit**) ## Footnote synonyms: transfer; stop, postpone; alleviate, pardon, send, deliver, forgive He _remitted_ the funds to the company by wire transfer. The court decided to _remit_ her sentence.

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mitigate | (**mit**-ih-gate) ## Footnote synonyms: diminish, lighten, alleviate, reduce, lessen The government tried to _mitigate_ the impact of the economic downturn.

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opprobrium | (uh-**proh**-bree-uhm) ## Footnote synonyms: dishonor, infamy, humiliation, disgrace, shame, scorn The public _opprobrium_ over his misconduct led to his resignation.

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mollify | (**mohl**-ih-fahy) ## Footnote synonyms: disarm, smooth over, soften, calm, appease, soothe She tried to _mollify_ his anger with a sincere apology. The doctor _mollified_ the patient’s concerns with comforting words.

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momentum | (moh-**men**-tum) ## Footnote synonyms: drive, energy, propulsion, force, impetus, power The project gained _momentum_ after the initial success.

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prodigious | (pruh-**didj**-us) ## Footnote synonyms: massive, colossal, monumental, extraordinary, enormous, immense, vast The _prodigious_ mountain loomed over the valley. Her _prodigious_ talent earned her widespread recognition.

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asperity | (uh-**sper**-ih-tee) ## Footnote synonyms: harshness, bad temper, bitterness, severity, sharpness The _asperity_ of his tone made everyone uneasy. His _asperity_ during meetings was hard to tolerate.

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profligate | (**prof**-lih-git) ## Footnote synonyms: corrupt, degenerate; immoderate, lavish, wasteful, extravagant, dissipated His _profligate_ behavior led to his downfall. She lived a _profligate_ lifestyle, spending money on luxury items.

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profuse | (pruh-**fewss**) ## Footnote synonyms: excessive, extravagant, plentiful, copious, lavish, abundant She expressed _profuse_ gratitude to everyone who helped. The garden was _profuse_ with blooming flowers.

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hapless | (**hap**-liss) ## Footnote synonyms: luckless, jinxed, unfortunate, ill-fated, doomed The _hapless_ traveler missed his flight and lost his luggage.

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prognostic | (prog-**noss**-tick) ## Footnote synonyms: omen, foreboding, warning, prophecy, forecast, prediction, portent The dark clouds were a _prognostic_ of the upcoming storm. The patient’s symptoms were _prognostic_ of a more serious condition.

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v. to grow and spread quickly ## Footnote Tensions in the area _proliferated_ after the civilian casualties.

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adj. powerful, mighty ## Footnote A _puissant_ leader can secure the success of an entire team.

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adj. lying face or front downward adj. tending to behave or act a certain way ## Footnote Lucy was _prone_ to cheat on tests, so the teachers placed her in a separate room.

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v. to appease ## Footnote The custom was to _propitiate_ the angry gods with a sacrifice.

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adj. incapable of being described in words ## Footnote After a long day you can find _ineffable_ pleasure in a hot bath.

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adj. favorable ## Footnote The rainy weather was not _propitious_ for the picnic they had planned.

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v. to propose or offer for consideration ## Footnote To make her point about the dangers of sunburns, Kate _propound_ed various theories about skin cancer and its links to ultraviolet radiation.

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n. proper behavior ## Footnote A model housewife, Mary valued _propriety_ and manners over everything else.

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adj. acting with haste or on impulse v. to cause or hasten an event ## Footnote The officer took _precipitate_ action and wound up making the situation even worse.

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adj. common; unimaginative ## Footnote Kate's realistic paintings of household objects were criticized as being too _prosaic_.

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adj. practical; careful ## Footnote His assistant was particularly _prudent_ when it came to keeping the company's secrets.

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v. to call or direct attention towards ## Footnote As soon as Jim saw the unsafe guardrail, he _adverted_ everyone to the problem.

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v. to condemn scathingly ## Footnote After the student's repetitive acts of bullying, the principal _excoriate_d him.

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adj. bland, trite ## Footnote The film's _insipid_ plot, like that of hundreds of others, centered on American agents thwarting a Russian spy ring.

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v. to change state of matter between solid and gaseous form without passing through a liquid stage v. to modify the expression of an instinctual impulse in a socially acceptable manner ## Footnote Dry ice _sublimates_ directly from its solid ice form to the gas you see rising off of it.

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v. to discuss or write about at great length ## Footnote Margie _expatiated_ about her misfortunes until early in the morning.

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adj. dangerously high or steep adj. done hastily and without care ## Footnote The economy suffered a _precipitous_ decline in exports.

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n. the practice of communicating with the spirits of the dead n. black magic, black arts, or sorcery ## Footnote Aunt Pam claimed that _necromancy_ was a way you could speak to your ancestors.

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adj. cruel, ferocious, savage, brutal ## Footnote The _truculent_ dictator did not care about the well-being of his people.

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n. moral corruption or degradation ## Footnote The various _depravities_ of modern society include an unhealthy obsession with the lives and deaths of celebrities.

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proliferate | (pruh-**lif**-er-ehyt) ## Footnote synonyms: expand, develop, increase, multiply, escalate Rumors about the incident began to _proliferate_ online.

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puissant | (**pyoo**-uh-suhnt) ## Footnote synonyms: strong, formidable, influential, potent, robust The king was a _puissant_ ruler, feared by his enemies.

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prone | (**prone**) ## Footnote synonyms: face down, flat, horizontal; likely, susceptible, vulnerable, inclined He lay _prone_ on the grass, staring at the sky. She is _prone_ to anxiety in stressful situations.

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propitiate | (proh-**pish**-ee-ehyt) ## Footnote synonyms: assuage, satisfy, pacify, placate, mollify He tried to _propitiate_ the angry crowd with a public apology.

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ineffable | (in-**eff**-uh-buhl) ## Footnote synonyms: beyond words, indescribable, unutterable, sublime, inexpressible The beauty of the sunset was _ineffable_.

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propitious | (pruh-**pish**-us) ## Footnote synonyms: good, beneficial, auspicious, advantageous, timely The clear skies were a _propitious_ sign for the outdoor event.

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propound | (pruh-**pound**) ## Footnote synonyms: counsel, advise, set forth, present, suggest, introduce She _propounded_ a new solution to the problem.

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propriety | (pruh-**pry**-ih-tee) ## Footnote synonyms: correctness, accordance, courtesy, decorum, etiquette, appropriateness He always acted with _propriety_ during formal meetings.

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precipitate | (prih-**sip**-ih-teyt) ## Footnote synonyms: expedite, advance, hasten, provoke, trigger His _precipitate_ decision led to unforeseen consequences. The sudden rain _precipitated_ a halt to the outdoor concert.

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prosaic | (pro-**zay**-ik) ## Footnote synonyms: everyday, drab, dull, mundane, ordinary, uninspired Her speech was filled with _prosaic_ statements, lacking creativity.

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prudent | (**proo-**dent) ## Footnote synonyms: canny, sagacious, wise, judicious, sensible It was a _prudent_ decision to save money for emergencies.

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advert | (ad-**vurt**) ## Footnote synonyms: observe, attend, point to, refer, indicate, highlight The article _adverted_ to the growing environmental issues.

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excoriate | (ik-**skawr**-ee-eyt) ## Footnote synonyms: berate, scathe, chastise, denounce, revile, attack The critics _excoriated_ the movie for its poor script.

Answer 170

insipid | (in-**sip**-id) ## Footnote synonyms: dull, uninteresting, vapid, flavorless, boring The _insipid_ conversation bored everyone at the table.

Answer 171

sublimate | (**suhb**-luh-meyt) ## Footnote synonyms: refine, transfer, redirect, transform, channel, convert Dry ice _sublimates_ directly into gas. He _sublimated_ his anger into intense physical exercise.

Answer 172

expatiate | (ik-**spey**-shee-eyt) ## Footnote synonyms: elaborate, expound, discuss, detail, elaborate upon She loved to _expatiate_ on her travels through Europe.

Answer 173

precipitous | (prih-**sip**-ih-tuhs) ## Footnote synonyms: steep, arduous, high; impulsive, abrupt, sudden, reckless The hikers carefully navigated the _precipitous_ cliffs. His _precipitous_ actions led to unfortunate consequences.

Answer 174

necromancy | (**nek**-ruh-man-see) ## Footnote synonyms: sorcery, occultism, wizardry, enchantment, divination The villagers feared the old woman practiced _necromancy_.

Answer 175

truculent | (**truhk**-yuh-luhnt) ## Footnote synonyms: abusive, aggressive, hostile, fierce, belligerent, combative His _truculent_ attitude made him difficult to work with.

Answer 176

depravity | (dih-**prav**-ih-tee) ## Footnote synonyms: immorality, criminality, wickedness, vice, corruption The dictator’s _depravity_ shocked the entire nation.

Advanced Vocab Words - Set 3 Flashcards

Learn to understand and effectively use 100 advanced vocabulary words. Improve your test scores, or simply be more articulate in your daily life. Each word is used in context in a sample sentence and includes synonyms and a pronunciation guide.