Advanced Vocab Words - Set 5 Flashcards

Question

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? n. the skill or practice of fighting with fists; boxing

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pugilism | (**pyoo**-djuh-liz-uhm) ## Footnote synonyms: battle, sparring, duel, boxing, fisticuffs His passion for _pugilism_ led him to become a champion boxer.

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sanctimony | (**sangk**-tuh-moh-nee) ## Footnote synonyms: smug, hypocritical, preachy, pharisaical, moralizing Her _sanctimony_ was evident as she criticized others while ignoring her own faults.

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baleful | (**beyl**-fuhl) ## Footnote synonyms: menacing, evil, malicious, threatening The _baleful_ glare from the villain sent shivers down the hero's spine.

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hallow | (**hal**-oh) ## Footnote synonyms: bless, consecrate, sanctify, venerate The community came together to _hallow_ the new memorial.

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ostensible | (uh-**sten**-suh-buhl) ## Footnote synonyms: exhibited, likely, manifest, seeming, purported The _ostensible_ reason for his visit was to check on her, but he had another agenda.

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sinecure | (**sahy**-nih-kyoor) ## Footnote synonyms: easy work, position of ease, cushy job After years of hard work, he finally landed a _sinecure_ that allowed him to relax.

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lackey | (**lak**-ee) ## Footnote synonyms: servant, butler, subordinate, sycophant, minion He was treated like a _lackey_, always expected to run errands for his boss.

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redress | (**ree**-dress) ## Footnote synonyms: help, compensate; justice, rectify, remedy She sought to _redress_ the imbalance by addressing the unfair policies. The company offered a _redress_ to customers affected by the faulty product.

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unctuous | (**uhngk**-choo-uhs) ## Footnote synonyms: fatty, slick; lying, untruthful, smooth, ingratiating The chef used _unctuous_ olive oil to enhance the flavor of the dish. His _unctuous_ compliments made her suspicious of his true intentions.

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arrant | (**ar**-uhnt) ## Footnote synonyms: shameless; brazen, blatant, notorious His _arrant_ disregard for the rules resulted in severe consequences. The _arrant_ nonsense in his speech frustrated the audience.

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vaunt | (**vawnt**) ## Footnote synonyms: flaunt, gloat, show off, proclaim She loved to _vaunt_ her accomplishments at every opportunity.

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affectation | (af-ek-**tey**-shuhn) ## Footnote synonyms: pretend, artificiality, pretense, facade Her British accent was an _affectation_ she adopted to appear more sophisticated. The writer's _affectation_ for using complicated words made his work less accessible.

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philately | (fih-**lat**-uhl-ee) ## Footnote synonyms: study of stamps, stamp collecting, philatelic study Her passion for _philately_ led her to collect rare stamps from around the world.

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canonical | (kuh-**non**-ih-kuhl) ## Footnote synonyms: orthodox, standard, approved, recognized The _canonical_ texts of the religion are studied by scholars worldwide. Her research follows _canonical_ methods recognized by the scientific community.

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whit | (**wit**) ## Footnote synonyms: atom, crumb, grain, iota, bit, fragment There wasn’t a _whit_ of evidence to support his claims.

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epaulet | (**ep**-uh-let) ## Footnote synonyms: military decoration, service stripe, shoulder piece, insignia The soldier's uniform was adorned with gold _epaulets_ indicating his rank.

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n. a splendid, striking array n. the complete armory of a warrior n. a shining protective array ## Footnote A porcupine's _panoply_ of quills is quite a protective arsenal.

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n. a temple dedicated to the gods n. all the gods of a people n. a group of famous persons ## Footnote The Greek _pantheon_ includes Zeus and his consort, Hera.

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v. to coax or influence with flattery ## Footnote Steve _blandished_ her into going out with him.

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adj. admitting of no contradiction; putting an end to further debate; haughty; imperious ## Footnote He ended the discussion with a _peremptory_ wave of his hand.

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n. a beginner or novice in any kind of skill ## Footnote The hapless _tyro_ tripped over the ropes on his way into the boxing ring.

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adj. malodorous, stinky ## Footnote The _fetid_ green substance had taken over the entire fridge.

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n. fertility, fruitfulness ## Footnote An artist's period of _fecundity_ can come at any time of her life.

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adj. thin, pure, refined ## Footnote The _rarefied_ air of higher altitudes makes it very difficult to climb Mt. Everest.

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n. enjoyment ## Footnote They played wiffleball for the _delectation_ of it, not for the competition.

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adj. prone to changing often ## Footnote Suzanne was a _fickle_ friend who could not be relied upon.

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n. devotion to obligations or loyalties n. the accuracy of a reproduced sound or image ## Footnote Kevin's parents were proud of him for his _fidelity_ to the family business.

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n. the act of separating into parts ## Footnote The controversial legislation led to the _fission_ of the administration.

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v. to become tired or weak v. to droop or limp ## Footnote The runner's enthusiasm _flagged_ when she realized she still had many miles ahead of her.

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adj. healthy-looking adj. ornate or flowery ## Footnote The author's _florid_ prose did not impress the critics, who found her work pretentious.

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v. to refrain from doing something ## Footnote Although I know Adam likes to crack jokes, I would have liked him to _forbear_ silliness in such a serious situation.

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v. to deal with ahead of time; to prevent ## Footnote The mayor called the police before the protest even began in order to _forestall_ rioting.

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v. to shrink with fear ## Footnote The puppy _quailed_ at my angry tone.

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adj. straightforward ## Footnote One should be _forthright_ and honest with the authorities so as not to seem suspicious.

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n. an event that happens by chance without a known cause n. luck ## Footnote By sheer _fortuity_, Linda was assigned to the same homeroom as her twin brother.

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v. to speak carefully; to euphemize ## Footnote Don't _mince_ words with me; just say what you need to say!

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panoply | (**pan**-uh-plee) ## Footnote synonyms: display, arrangement; armaments, array, equipment, ensemble The museum featured a _panoply_ of historical artifacts from various cultures. The knight's _panoply_ included an impressive array of armor and weapons.

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pantheon | (**pan**-thee-on) ## Footnote synonyms: house of worship, sanctuary, deities, divine assembly The ancient Greeks built a _pantheon_ to honor their gods. The artist's work has earned her a place in the _pantheon_ of contemporary greats.

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blandish | (**blan**-dish) ## Footnote synonyms: charm, flatter, cajole, sweet-talk He tried to _blandish_ his way into a better deal with flattery.

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peremptory | (puh-**remp**-tuh-ree) ## Footnote synonyms: opinionated, absolute, assertive, dictatorial, commanding Her _peremptory_ tone left no room for discussion.

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tyro | (**tahy**-roh) ## Footnote synonyms: beginner, rookie, neophyte, fledgling As a _tyro_ in the field, he was eager to learn from his peers.

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fetid | (**fet**-id) ## Footnote synonyms: corrupt, gross, rancid, foul-smelling The _fetid_ odor from the garbage made the area unbearable.

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fecundity | (fih-**kuhn**-dih-tee) ## Footnote synonyms: abundance, productivity, richness, yield The _fecundity_ of the land resulted in a bountiful harvest.

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rarefied | (**rair**-uh-fahyd) ## Footnote synonyms: thin, refined, elevated, esoteric The _rarefied_ air at high altitudes can be challenging for climbers.

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delectation | (dee-lek-**tey**-shuhn) ## Footnote synonyms: delight, elation, pleasure, satisfaction She read the novel with great _delectation_, savoring each chapter.

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fickle | (**fick**-ul) ## Footnote synonyms: inconstant, unpredictable, capricious, changeable His _fickle_ nature made it hard to rely on his commitments.

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fidelity | (fih-**dell**-ih-tee) ## Footnote synonyms: allegiance, faith, loyalty, constancy Her _fidelity_ to her friends was unwavering, always standing by them in tough times. The _fidelity_ of the sound system ensured that every note was reproduced accurately.

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fission | (**fish**-un) ## Footnote synonyms: division, severance, parting, splitting, fragmentation The _fission_ of the atom released a significant amount of energy.

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flag | (**flag**) ## Footnote synonyms: droop, fade, wane, weaken, sink, decline After hours of studying, he began to _flag_, struggling to keep his eyes open. The flowers started to _flag_ in the heat without enough water.

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florid | (**floor**-id) ## Footnote synonyms: pretty, fancy; extravagant, ornamental, flamboyant, showy The patient had a _florid_ complexion, indicating good health. The artist's _florid_ style was characterized by intricate designs and vibrant colors.

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forbear | (for-**bear**) ## Footnote synonyms: avoid, constrain, forgo, withhold, abstain He decided to _forbear_ from commenting on the sensitive issue.

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forestall | (for-**stall**) ## Footnote synonyms: intercept, anticipate, prevent, avert, preempt They tried to _forestall_ problems by addressing them early.

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quail | (**kweyl**) ## Footnote synonyms: recoil, cower, tremble, flinch She began to _quail_ at the thought of public speaking.

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forthright | (**forth**-rahyt) ## Footnote synonyms: honest, frank, direct, candid His _forthright_ manner made him a trusted advisor.

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fortuity | (for-**too**-ih-tee) ## Footnote synonyms: accident; good fortune, coincidence, serendipity The discovery of the rare artifact was a remarkable _fortuity_ during the excavation. Winning the lottery was a stroke of _fortuity_ that changed his life.

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mince | (**minss**) ## Footnote synonyms: soften, tone down, diminish, moderate He chose to _mince_ his words when discussing the sensitive topic.

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adj. felt in one's stomach adj. emotional, rather than intellectual ## Footnote Jeb's _visceral_ response to his mother's racist ramblings was visible to all of us.

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n. a room or dining area where meals are served ## Footnote The students milled about the entrance to the _refectory_, counting down the seconds until supper would be served.

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adj. frenzied or frantic ## Footnote _Frenetic_ screams filled the room as people tried to get out before the fire spread.

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adj. immeasurably small ## Footnote The proportion of truly selfless people in this world is surely _infinitesimal_ .

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adj. cheerfully optimistic; a blood-red color ## Footnote Samantha had a _sanguine_ attitude towards life that enriched those around her.

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adj. secretive, sly ## Footnote At the party, Julia cast _furtive_ glances around the room to make sure her elder sister was not around to send her back home.

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n. a false statement; slander, aspersion ## Footnote The desperate candidate abandoned reasoned arguments and resorted to _calumnies_ against the front-runner.

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adj. everyday, commonplace, habitual ## Footnote Joe's small, _quotidian_ pleasures seemed more substantial than Mattias's high-profile jet-setting.

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adj. causing sexual desire, bawdy ## Footnote Many parents were unhappy with the magazine's _salacious_ material.

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v. to beg persistently ## Footnote Kate _importuned_ her father every day to teach her how to sail.

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adj. able to withstand attack ## Footnote The fortress was surrounded by a moat so as to make it _impregnable_.

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adj. mad, crazy adj. foolish ## Footnote The _daft_ man was walking about the room conversing with himself.

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adj. deeply earnest, grave adj. of a very serious nature; gloomy ## Footnote Carter's _solemn_ voice made his family suspect that a tragedy had occurred.

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adj. spontaneously done without preparation ## Footnote During a lull in the live broadcast, the host began an _impromptu_ dance number with some of the contestants.

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adj. improperly disrespectful ## Footnote The girl was forced to apologize in front of the class for her _impudent_ attitude towards her teachers.

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v. to adorn, usually in a poorly conceived or tasteless manner ## Footnote Paula was _bedizened_ with gaudy decorations.

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v. to make angry ## Footnote The class's behavior _incensed_ the teacher to the point that she gave them all extra homework.

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n. a conscious decision or the capability of choosing n. willingness ## Footnote Though his friends had egged him on, it was determined that Pat stole the sunglasses of his own _volition_.

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v. to plug v. to drive in or down by a series of blows ## Footnote They _tamped_ down the soil around the base of the new sapling.

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v. to make hard, strong or obdurate v. to fill with determination ## Footnote John realized that he would lose the chess match and _steeled_ himself for disappointment.

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visceral | (**viss**-er-uhl) ## Footnote synonyms: habitual, instinctive, inherent; affective, gut-level, intuitive His _visceral_ reaction to the news was evident as he clutched his stomach in shock. She had a _visceral_ response to the film that left her in tears.

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refectory | (rih-**fek**-tuh-ree) ## Footnote synonyms: chamber, dining hall, cafeteria, mess hall The students gathered in the _refectory_ for their lunchtime meal.

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frenetic | (fruh-**net**-ik) ## Footnote synonyms: anxious, hysterical, rattled, chaotic, wild The _frenetic_ pace of the city made it hard to relax.

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infinitesimal | (in-fin-ih-**tess**-uh-muhl) ## Footnote synonyms: little, synonyms: little, microscopic, minuscule, tiny The scientist measured the _infinitesimal_ particles with great precision.

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sanguine | (**sang**-gwin) ## Footnote synonyms: happy, cheerful, hopeful, buoyant Despite the challenges ahead, she remained _sanguine_ about the future.

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furtive | (**fur**-tiv) ## Footnote synonyms: sneaky, stealthy, covert, surreptitious She cast a _furtive_ glance at the hidden documents on the table.

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calumny | (**kal**-uhm-nee) ## Footnote synonyms: misrepresentations, slanderous, defamation, libel The politician's career was ruined by a _calumny_ that spread quickly through the media.

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quotidian | (kwoh-**tid**-ee-uhn) ## Footnote synonyms: ordinary, trivial, mundane, routine Her _quotidian_ routine included a morning jog and a cup of coffee.

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salacious | (suh-**ley**-shuhs) ## Footnote synonyms: erotic, lecherous, raunchy, lascivious, risqué The novel was criticized for its _salacious_ content that appealed to base desires.

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importune | (im-**pour**-chewn) ## Footnote synonyms: demand, appeal, plead, beseech He would _importune_ his friends for favors whenever he needed help.

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impregnable | (im-**preg**-nuh-bul) ## Footnote synonyms: impenetrable, unassailable, invulnerable, secure The fortress was built to be _impregnable_, with walls that could withstand any assault.

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daft | (**daft**) ## Footnote synonyms: absurd, insane, silly, nonsensical His _daft_ idea to swim in the icy lake in winter raised eyebrows. Deciding to invest all his savings in a single stock was a _daft_ move.

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solemn | (**sol**-uhm) ## Footnote synonyms: quiet, serious, grave, somber, earnest, thoughtful The _solemn_ ceremony honored those who had sacrificed their lives. His _solemn_ expression indicated he understood the seriousness of the situation.

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impromptu | (im-**promp**-too) ## Footnote synonyms: improvised, unrehearsed, spontaneous, extemporaneous, off-the-cuff The _impromptu_ speech he gave was surprisingly well-received.

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impudent | (**im**-pyuh-dent) ## Footnote synonyms: cocky, insolent, overbearing, brazen, audacious His _impudent_ remarks during the meeting shocked everyone.

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bedizen | (bih-**dahy**-zuhn) ## Footnote synonyms: clothe, embellish, garnish, dress up, decorate She chose to _bedizen_ herself in bright colors and flashy accessories.

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incense | (in-**sense**) ## Footnote synonyms: fire up, enrage, infuriate, provoke The rude comment served to _incense_ her, making her visibly upset.

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volition | (voh-**lish**-uhn) ## Footnote synonyms: choice, option, preference, determination, resolve He made the decision of his own _volition_, choosing to pursue a different career path. Her _volition_ to help others was evident in her volunteer work.

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tamp | (**tamp**) ## Footnote synonyms: fill, jam; ram, butt, drive, pack, compress She used a tool to _tamp_ the soil around the newly planted flowers. He had to _tamp_ the stakes firmly into the ground to secure the tent.

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steel | (steel) ## Footnote synonyms: harden, toughen; brace, embolden, fortify, prepare He had to _steel_ himself for the difficult conversation ahead. She _steeled_ herself against doubt and pushed forward with her goals.

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adj. delicate, insubstantial, flimsy ## Footnote The _gossamer_ kite broke in two at the first gust of wind.

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adj. hostile, unfriendly ## Footnote The Antarctic is _inimical_ to life.

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adj. boastful of one's accomplishments or accolades; vain ## Footnote Dave's _vainglorious_ attitude unfortunately overshadowed his considerable accomplishments.

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n. an outcast; a rejected or despised person ## Footnote Alex left the party feeling like a _pariah_.

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adj. impossible to remove or to forget ## Footnote The memory of that day had become _indelible_ in his mind.

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adj. complex, intricate, labyrinthine ## Footnote The _byzantine_ rules of the card game confused everyone.

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v. to attack verbally, to deprecate ## Footnote The protesters were _inveighing_ against government policies.

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n. slight infraction of rules, a minor sin ## Footnote As a society, we tend to take our politicians to task over _peccadilloes_ while overlooking the failings of our political system as a whole.

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n. a formal and elaborate public compliment; praise, laudation ## Footnote The mayor extended a _panegyric_ to all of the citizens who were fighting overseas.

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v. to drink deeply; to intoxicate oneself with great enjoyment ## Footnote He _quaffed_ the pint in a three hearty gulps.

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adj. not fully formed ## Footnote An _inchoate_ sense of duty is no substitute for a sober assessment of the hardships that lie ahead if you decide to follow your husband to his remote post.

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n. an attempt or trial v. to test, try, experiment, investigate ## Footnote My frequent _essays_ at piano playing have only met with failure.

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adj. quick to understand or perceptive adj. clearly expressed; decisive ## Footnote The boy's _incisive_ mind allowed him to excel in all of his classes.

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adj. unable to be corrected or reformed ## Footnote _Incorrigible_ juvenile offenders are sent to a special program within the prison.

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v. to teach by frequent repetition ## Footnote Throughout the year, the faculty is expected to _inculcate_ the essentials of fire safety in the students.

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adj. originating in a certain place ## Footnote The Aborigines are a people _indigenous_ to Australia.

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adj. extremely poor ## Footnote The organization's mission was to provide educational resources to _indigent_ women in various countries.

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adj. habitually lazy adj. causing little or no pain ## Footnote The company's owner decided to fire the most _indolent_ workers first.

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adj. fragrant, suggestive, or evocative ## Footnote The fraternity house was _redolent_ of stale beer and day-old pizza

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adj. looking to the future adj. frugal ## Footnote The young couple's _provident_ financial planning was an asset to them later in life.

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gossamer | (**goss**-uh-murr) ## Footnote synonyms: thin, delicate, light, fragile, airy, ethereal The _gossamer_ fabric of her dress fluttered in the breeze.

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inimical | (ih-**nim**-ih-kuhl) ## Footnote synonyms: antagonistic, harmful, adverse, detrimental The _inimical_ comments from the critics hurt the artist deeply.

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vainglorious | (veyn-**glawr**-ee-us) ## Footnote synonyms: immodest, self-absorbed, conceited, narcissistic His _vainglorious_ speech about his achievements bored the audience.

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pariah | (puh-**rahy**-uh) ## Footnote synonyms: vagabond, persona non grata, leper, outlier After the scandal, he became a _pariah_ in his community.

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indelible | (in-**del**-uh-buhl) ## Footnote synonyms: enduring, lasting, unforgettable, permanent, ineradicable The _indelible_ memories of her childhood shaped who she became.

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byzantine | (**biz**-uhn-teen) ## Footnote synonyms: convoluted, elaborate, complicated, tortuous The _byzantine_ regulations made it difficult for small businesses to operate.

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inveigh | (in-**vey**) ## Footnote synonyms: remonstrate, lambaste, berate, rail against He began to _inveigh_ against the new policies during the meeting.

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peccadillo | (pek-uh-**dil**-oh) ## Footnote synonyms: faux pas, misdemeanor, vice, infraction, error His _peccadillo_ of forgetting to RSVP was forgiven by his friends.

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panegyric | (pan-ih-**djirr**-ik) ## Footnote synonyms: flattery, compliment, credit, tribute, eulogy The mayor delivered a _panegyric_ in honor of the retiring teacher.

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quaff | (**kwaf**) ## Footnote synonyms: guzzle, swig, imbibe, sip After a long day, he would _quaff_ a cold beer on the porch.

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inchoate | (in-**koe**-it) ## Footnote synonyms: undeveloped, beginning, elementary, nascent, rudimentary The _inchoate_ idea needed more development before it could be presented.

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essay | (n., **ess**-ey, v., ess-**ey**) ## Footnote synonyms: experiment, endeavor, attempt, trial, examination, assessment His first _essay_ at painting was filled with bold colors and energy. She decided to _essay_ a new approach to solving the problem.

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incisive | (in-**sahy**-siv) ## Footnote synonyms: intelligent, quick; clear-cut, shrewd, sharp Her _incisive_ comments during the discussion highlighted her deep understanding of the topic. The CEO's _incisive_ speech laid out the company's vision with clarity.

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incorrigible | (in-**kor**-ih-juh-bull) ## Footnote synonyms: rebellious, disobedient, incurable, irredeemable, hopeless His _incorrigible_ behavior in school led to multiple suspensions.

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inculcate | (ing-**cull**-kate) ## Footnote synonyms: communicate, drill, instill, impart, indoctrinate The teacher aimed to _inculcate_ good study habits in her students.

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indigenous | (in-**didj**-ih-nuss) ## Footnote synonyms: native, inborn, aboriginal, local, endemic The _indigenous_ cultures of the region have rich traditions and histories.

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indigent | (**in**-dih-djunt) ## Footnote synonyms: destitute, impoverished, needy, penniless The charity provides support for _indigent_ families in the community.

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indolent | (**in**-dull-uhnt) ## Footnote synonyms: idle, lazy; insensitive, slothful, lethargic His _indolent_ attitude made it difficult for him to meet deadlines. The _indolent_ tumor was discovered during a routine check-up.

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redolent | (**red**-uhl-uhnt) ## Footnote synonyms: aromatic, imbued with, scented, perfumed The garden was _redolent_ with the scent of blooming flowers.

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provident | (**prov**-ih-duhnt) ## Footnote synonyms: cautious, prepared; thrifty, prudent, foresighted Her _provident_ nature led her to save money for emergencies. The _provident_ shopper always looked for the best deals.

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adj. troublesome, unruly, adverse, or indecent ## Footnote This is not the first time I have noted _untoward_ similarities between those two students' papers.

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n. a song or expression of joy or praise ## Footnote After their country won the World Cup, the band wrote a _paean_ to the national team that became a Top 20 hit.

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n. the act of defamation or maligning; a derogatory remark ## Footnote The _aspersions_ cast by his political opponent took weeks to eradicate.

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adj. easy to understand adj. transparent (permitting light to pass through) adj. having a clear mind ## Footnote The artist was unable to express his abstract ideas in a _lucid_ manner.

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adj. emitting light; bright adj. enlightening ## Footnote My friend raves about this "_luminous_" collection of poems, though I didn't think it was particularly insightful.

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adj. growing in extreme abundance adj. luxurious and complexly detailed ## Footnote Anne's _luxuriant_ garden was considered the nicest in the neighborhood.

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adj. wishing evil on others ## Footnote The _malevolent_ old woman was always trying to make her neighbors miserable.

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n. a list of the people aboard a ship or plane adj. clearly apparent v. to exhibit a quality ## Footnote Linda's laziness was _manifest_ in the messy state of her apartment.

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adj. artificial or affected ## Footnote The pretentious socialite had a _mannered_ way of speaking that did not impress many of her peers.

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n. a covering or concealing object n. a symbol of power or duty ## Footnote Amid the spate of resignations at town hall, the untested woman was forced to accept the _mantle_ of leadership as the town's youngest mayor ever.

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v. to make imperfect n. a mark that damages the appearance of something ## Footnote Although entertaining and well-written, the screenplay was _marred_ by its dependence on stereotypes instead of well-developed characters.

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n. one who demands strict adherence to rules ## Footnote The nanny was hired for the unruly children because of her reputation as a _martinet_ who would be sure to keep them in line.

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n. a place in which something originates or develops ## Footnote This computer program is the _matrix_ for the movie's digital art.

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n. a board used by artists to mix paint colors n. a range of colors ## Footnote The poor artist managed to make an interesting piece with a _palette_ of only black and white.

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n. a standard example n. a pattern or model ## Footnote He used the Civil War as a historical _paradigm_ to support his point.

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adj. most important ## Footnote Educational reform was a _paramount_ issue for both mayoral candidates.

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v. to make dry v. to make thirsty ## Footnote The sun's intense heat _parched_ the ground and wilted the leaves on the trees.

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adj. frugal; cheap ## Footnote Her aunt was too _parsimonious_ to chip in for the family's annual reunion.

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n. the study of disease n. a disease's progression or manifestation ## Footnote An oncologist concerns herself with the _pathology_ of cancer.

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n. a small amount ## Footnote The _paucity_ of resources meant the film had to be made with unpaid actors and few crew members.

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untoward | (uhn-**tawrd**) ## Footnote synonyms: problematic, objectionable, inappropriate, difficult His _untoward_ behavior at the party caused discomfort among the guests.

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paean | (**pee**-uhn) ## Footnote synonyms: hymn, melody, ode, anthem The choir sang a _paean_ to celebrate the community's achievements.

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aspersion | (uh-**spur**-zhuhn) ## Footnote synonyms: abuse, belittlement, slander, disparagement Her comments were not just criticism; they were an _aspersion_ on his character.

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lucid | (**lue**-sid) ## Footnote synonyms: clearheaded, sensible, unblurred, coherent, articulate His _lucid_ explanation made the complex topic accessible to everyone. After a good night's sleep, she felt _lucid_ and ready to tackle the day.

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luminous | (**lue**-muh-nus) ## Footnote synonyms: glowing, edifying, radiant, brilliant The _luminous_ stars filled the night sky with their glow. The lecture was not only informative but also _luminous_ in its insights.

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luxuriant | (lug-**zhure**-ee-unt) ## Footnote synonyms: fertile, lush, prolific, opulent, extravagant The _luxuriant_ vegetation in the rainforest is home to countless species. The garden was a _luxuriant_ display of flowers and foliage, delighting every visitor.

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malevolent | (muh-**lev**-uh-lunt) ## Footnote synonyms: hateful, malicious, malignant, spiteful, vindictive His _malevolent_ glare sent chills down her spine.

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manifest | (**man**-ih-fest) ## Footnote synonyms: ledger; conspicuous, unambiguous; demonstrate, show, display, reveal The captain checked the _manifest_ to ensure all passengers were accounted for. Her kindness _manifests_ in her willingness to help those in need.

Answer 165

mannered | (**man**-urd) ## Footnote synonyms: unnatural, stilted, affected, contrived His _mannered_ speech made him seem insincere and pretentious.

Answer 166

mantle | (**man**-tul) ## Footnote synonyms: cloak, covering, shroud, cape The old _mantle_ hung above the fireplace, filled with memories. He took on the _mantle_ of leadership with great responsibility.

Answer 167

mar | (**mar**) ## Footnote synonyms: hurt, blemish, ruin, deface, spoil The scratches on the surface will _mar_ the beauty of the table. The small _mar_ on the painting was hardly noticeable but still bothered her.

Answer 168

martinet | (mar-tih-**net**) ## Footnote synonyms: authoritarian, enforcer, disciplinarian, taskmaster The teacher was a _martinet_, enforcing rules with an iron fist.

Answer 169

matrix | (**may**-tricks) ## Footnote synonyms: forge, source, origin, framework, environment The _matrix_ of the organization fosters innovation and creativity.

Answer 170

palette | (**pal**-it) ## Footnote synonyms: paint board, spectrum, color range, mixing board The artist's _palette_ was filled with vibrant hues. The interior designer chose a _palette_ of soft pastels for the room.

Answer 171

paradigm | (**pair**-ih-dahym) ## Footnote synonyms: archetype, template, model, example The new research provides a _paradigm_ for understanding climate change. The shift in the company's _paradigm_ allowed for greater flexibility.

Answer 172

paramount | (**pair**-ih-mount) ## Footnote synonyms: principal, prominent, significant, supreme, chief Safety is _paramount_ in any construction project.

Answer 173

parch | (**parch**) ## Footnote synonyms: dehydrate, dry, evaporate, desiccate, wither The hot sun will quickly _parch_ the landscape. The long hike through the desert began to _parch_ his throat.

Answer 174

parsimonious | (par-suh-**moh**-nee-us) ## Footnote synonyms: penurious, miserly, simple, stingy, thrifty Her _parsimonious_ nature made her hesitant to spend money on luxuries.

Answer 175

pathology | (pah-**thol**-uh-djee) ## Footnote synonyms: disease science, medicine, epidemiology _Pathology_ plays a crucial role in diagnosing medical conditions. The _pathology_ of the disease can vary significantly between patients.

Answer 176

paucity | (**paw**-suh-tee) ## Footnote synonyms: lack, scarcity, dearth, insufficiency There was a _paucity_ of evidence to support his claims.

Advanced Vocab Words - Set 5 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.