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Advanced Vocab Words - Set 7 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.

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Define:

dissociate

(dih-soh-see-ate)

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v. to consider as separate

v. to break away

When news of the company’s fraud broke out, former affiliates tried to dissociate themselves from the partnership.

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dissonant

(diss-ih-nunt)

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adj. not in agreement; discordant

adj. unpleasant or harsh sounding

The first song the group performed surprised the audience with its dissonant chords and unusual length.

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distend

(dih-stend)

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v. to swell or widen

The children watched in fascination as the frog distended its throat and croaked.

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distill

(dih-still)

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v. to make pure

v. to take out from

The essence of the substance was distilled through a complicated process.

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divest

(dahy-vest)

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v. to deprive or dispossess

v. to dispose of assets

He was divested of his privileges and title after breaking the club’s most important rule.

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Define:

doctrinaire

(dock-truh-nair)

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adj. following theory without regard for practical reality

The new president’s doctrinaire attitude towards economics led him to go through with some harmful policies.

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elate

(ee-late)

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v. to fill with optimism or excitement

Activists were elated to hear about the passage of the civil rights legislation.

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elegy

(ell-ih-djee)

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n. a mournful poem or song

At her father’s funeral, Linda chose to read an elegy by his favorite poet, Keats.

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elucidate

(ih-loo-sih-dehyt)

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v. to make easier to understand

The company introduced simplified diagrams on its packaging to elucidate its new environmentally-friendly manufacturing process.

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emaciate

(ih-mehy-shee-ehyt)

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v. to make or become thin

He emerged from the prisoner camp emaciated by months of inadequate rations.

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emollient

(ih-mole-yunt)

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adj. having the effect of softening

The cream was popular for its moisturizing and emollient properties.

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venal

(veen-l)

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adj. capable of being bought or bribed; mercenary; corruptible

Naturally, the case was declared a mistrial when its venal judge was shown to have sought bribes from both the prosecution and the defense.

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Define:

doggerel

(daw-ger-uhl)

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n. trivial, poorly constructed verse

adj. comic, burlesque; loose and irregular

The doggerel found in some publications is often a result of lazy editing.

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manse

(manss)

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n. a clergyman’s house

n. a mansion

The architect just finished the plans for the minister’s new manse.

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nexus

(nek-suhss)

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n. a connected series; a tie or link

n. the center or focus

The detective pursued several corrupt police officials and so uncovered the nexus of the city’s violent crime.

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Define:

promulgate

(prom-uhl-geyt)

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v. to make openly known; to officially announce

The governor promulgated the new building code by special courier to each of the state’s municipalities.

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dross

(drawss)

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n. rubbish, waste, or foreign matter; impurity

Fred dismissed the criticisms of his portfolio, pointing out that the gold had far outweighed the dross through his long career.

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demur

(duh-mur)

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v. to take exception; to object

n. an objection

Though he was essentially in favor of freedom of speech, he demurred at certain types of hate speech.

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Define:

felicitous

(fih-liss-ih-tuss)

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adj. appropriate, suitable (as of a comment); well-chosen

Though Zhang and Eric are nothing alike, their complementary strengths made for a felicitous pairing as lab partners.

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veritable

(ver-ih-tuh-buhl)

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adj. authentic, real, true

In such a moderate district, winning more than 60 percent of the vote is a veritable landslide.

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Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

v. to consider as separate

v. to break away

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dissociate

(dih-soh-see-ate)

synonyms: separate, detach, disjoin, disconnect, disengage

It’s important to dissociate your personal feelings from your professional decisions.

After the argument, she chose to dissociate herself from the group.

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Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

adj. not in agreement; discordant

adj. unpleasant or harsh sounding

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dissonant

(diss-ih-nunt)

synonyms: discordant, clashing, jarring, cacophonous, conflicting

The dissonant chords in the song created an unsettling atmosphere.

Their opinions were so dissonant that it was difficult to reach a consensus.

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Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

v. to swell or widen

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distend

(dih-stend)

synonyms: bulge, swell, bloat, expand, inflate

The balloon began to distend as more air was pumped into it.

After the big meal, my stomach started to distend, making me uncomfortable.

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Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

v. to make pure

v. to take out from

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distill

(dih-still)

synonyms: boil down, condense, extract, purify, refine

The process to distill the alcohol took several hours to ensure purity.

He tried to distill the essence of the argument into a single sentence.

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Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

v. to deprive or dispossess

v. to dispose of assets

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divest

(dahy-vest)

synonyms: release, give up possession, rid, disencumber, unload

The company decided to divest its non-core business units to focus on its main operations.

She felt it was time to divest herself of unnecessary possessions.

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Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

adj. following theory without regard for practical reality

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doctrinaire

(dock-truh-nair)

synonyms: dogmatic, unrealistic, ideological, rigid, purist

His doctrinaire approach to politics often led to conflicts with more pragmatic colleagues.

The doctrinaire adherence to the rules stifled creativity in the project.

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Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

v. to fill with optimism or excitement

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elate

(ee-late)

synonyms: uplift, exalt, to make very proud or happy, inspire, thrill, elevate

The news of her promotion will surely elate her family.

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Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

n. a mournful poem or song

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elegy

(ell-ih-djee)

synonyms: death song, lament, a mournful composition, requiem, dirge

The poet wrote an elegy to honor the fallen soldiers.

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Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

v. to make easier to understand

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elucidate

(ih-loo-sih-dehyt)

synonyms: clarify, simplify, expose, explain, illuminate

The professor used diagrams to elucidate complex theories.

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Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

v. to make or become thin

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emaciate

(ih-mehy-shee-ehyt)

synonyms: decrease, starve, weaken, wither, shrink

The prolonged illness caused him to emaciate rapidly.

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Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

adj. having the effect of softening

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emollient

(ih-mole-yunt)

synonyms: relaxing, relieving, soothing, calming, pacifying

The emollient cream helped soothe her dry skin.

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Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

adj. capable of being bought or bribed; mercenary

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venal

(veen-l)

synonyms: dishonest, corruptible, bribable, unethical, greedy

The politician’s venal actions raised concerns about his integrity.

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Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

n. trivial, poorly constructed verse

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doggerel

(daw-ger-uhl)

synonyms: awkward, droll, simplistic, crude, trivial

His poem was more doggerel than art, lacking depth and meaning.

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Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

n. a clergyman’s house

n. a mansion

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manse

(manss)

synonyms: dwelling, house, residence, rectory, abode

The manse hosted the church’s community events.

The manse was adorned with elegant furnishings and vast gardens.

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Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

n. a connected series; a tie or link

n. the center or focus

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nexus

(nek-suhss)

synonyms: web, union; core, connection, focal point

The nexus between the two research teams led to groundbreaking discoveries.

The conference served as the nexus for industry leaders to discuss innovative strategies.

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Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

v. to make openly known; to officially announce

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promulgate

(prom-uhl-geyt)

synonyms: advertise, broadcast, declare, proclaim, announce

The organization will promulgate the new policy at the upcoming meeting.

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Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

n. slag, waste, or foreign matter; impurity

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dross

(drawss)

synonyms: dregs, scum, waste, refuse, residue

The factory removed the dross from the metal to ensure its purity.

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Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

v. to take exception; to object

n. an objection

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demur

(duh-mur)

synonyms: disagree, challenge, oppose, protest, resist

She decided to demur when asked to sign the controversial petition.

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Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

adj. appropriate, suitable (as of a comment); well-chosen

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felicitous

(fih-liss-ih-tuss)

synonyms: apt, fitting, favorable, timely, relevant

His felicitous remarks during the ceremony made everyone feel welcomed.

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Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

adj. authentic, real, true

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veritable

(ver-ih-tuh-buhl)

synonyms: bona fide, genuine, legitimate, actual, undisputed

The veritable evidence presented in court changed the case’s outcome.

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Define:

impassive

(im-pass-iv)

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adj. showing no emotion; stoic; unmoved

Who could remain impassive after such a heart-wrenching story?

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Define:

hermetic

(hur-met-ik)

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adj. airtight, impervious to outside influence; isolated

The tomb’s hermetic seal had never been opened.

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Define:

fracas

(frey-kuhs)

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n. a noisy fight or quarrel

In the middle of the day, a fracas between two cab drivers erupted in the street.

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Define:

eminence

(em-ih-nunce)

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n. a place of high rank

Late in her career, Aida was finally recognized for achieving eminence in filmmaking.

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Define:

epigram

(ep-ih-gram)

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n. a witty saying

The comedian became famous for his instantly recognizable epigrams and one-liners.

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Define:

epitome

(uh-pit-uh-mee)

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n. a particularly worthy example of a class or type

The salon’s customers praised his work as the epitome of high-class hairstyling.

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Define:

equanimity

(ek-wuh-nim-ih-tee)

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n. steadiness of mind

A good leader maintains her equanimity even during a crisis.

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Define:

equivocal

(uh-kwiv-uh-kul)

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adj. uncertain or open to interpretation

The doctor’s conclusion was rather equivocal, so I asked for a second opinion.

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Define:

erudite

(air-ya-dahyt)

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adj. having profound knowledge or wisdom

The erudite professor was extremely knowledgeable but difficult to understand in lectures.

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Define:

espouse

(uh-spouz)

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v. to give or take in matrimony

v. to take up or adopt (e.g., a cause)

Although she claims to be nonconformist, Becky merely espouses the same beliefs she has read about in various books and websites.

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eradicate

(ih-rad-ih-kehyt)

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v. to eliminate completely

The poison succeeded in eradicating all of the insects that had invaded the house.

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Define:

estrange

(ih-strange)

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v. to arouse hostility in

v. to remove from a group or relationship

A particularly mean-spirited remark from her stepmother finally estranged Maggie from her family, and she has not been home since.

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Define:

evanescent

(ev-ih-ness-unt)

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adj. tending to vanish

The evanescent beauty of cherry blossoms may have inspired the respect for short-lived pleasures evident in the Japanese psyche.

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Define:

extrinsic

(ik-strin-zik)

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adj. originating from the outside

The parents’ cheers were useful for extrinsic motivation, but the coach told the team that the drive to win must come from inside themselves.

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exult

(ig-zult)

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v. to express joy or elation

The winning candidate’s campaign team began to exult the moment they heard the news.

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Define:

facetious

(fuh-see-shuss)

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adj. humorous with a sarcastic tone

The student’s facetious comments were seen as disrespectful by his professor.

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Define:

facile

(fass-ul)

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adj. done with ease

adj. shallow, uncomplicated

Though facile references to cooperation may inspire some workers, others remain unconvinced until their higher-ups go into specifics.

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rectitude

(rek-tih-tood)

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n. moral righteousness

n. the quality of being right

The priest praised him for his rectitude in the face of temptation.

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Define:

crucible

(kroo-suh-buhl)

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n. a metal container made of heat resistant material

n. a severe test

n. a place or time characterized by powerful forces

He was cast into the crucible of depression by his daughter’s diagnosis.

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Define:

ingenue

(an-je-noo)

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n. a naive, innocent young woman

Do you take me for an ingenue who has never been to the city?

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Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

adj. showing no emotion; stoic; unmoved

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impassive

(im-pass-iv)

synonyms: apathetic, unfeeling, expressionless, emotionless, cold

Despite the chaos around him, he remained impassive.

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Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

adj. airtight, impervious to outside influence; isolated

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hermetic

(hur-met-ik)

synonyms: impervious, shut, sealed, airtight, secure

The hermetic seal ensured that no air entered the container.

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Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

n. a noisy fight or quarrel

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fracas

(frey-kuhs)

synonyms: disturbance, fight, brawl, uproar, altercation

The fracas in the street drew the attention of nearby residents.

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Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

n. a place of high rank

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eminence

(em-ih-nunce)

synonyms: importance, authority, prestige, prominence, distinction

His eminence in the field of science earned him numerous awards.

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Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

n. a witty saying

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epigram

(ep-ih-gram)

synonyms: quirk, joke, adage, wisecrack

His witty epigram perfectly captured the absurdity of the situation.

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Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

n. a particularly worthy example of a class or type

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epitome

(uh-pit-uh-mee)

synonyms: ideal, model, paragon, embodiment

She is the epitome of professionalism in her field.

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Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

n. steadiness of mind

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equanimity

(ek-wuh-nim-ih-tee)

synonyms: composure, poise, calmness, serenity

He handled the crisis with remarkable equanimity.

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Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

adj. uncertain or open to interpretation

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equivocal

(uh-kwiv-uh-kul)

synonyms: doubtful, questionable, ambiguous, unclear

The CEO’s equivocal response left many questions unanswered.

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Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

adj. having profound knowledge or wisdom

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erudite

(air-ya-dahyt)

synonyms: educated, cultured, savvy, knowledgeable

The erudite professor was a favorite among students for his deep insights.

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Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

v. to give or take in matrimony

v. to take up or adopt (e.g., a cause)

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espouse

(uh-spouz)

synonyms: marry, engage; support, defend, adopt, promote

They decided to espouse their commitment to environmental sustainability by starting a community garden.

The organization chose to espouse the cause of social justice and actively work towards equality.

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Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

v. to eliminate completely

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eradicate

(ih-rad-ih-kehyt)

synonyms: destroy, annihilate, eliminate, exterminate

The organization aims to eradicate poverty in the community.

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Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

v. to arouse hostility in

v. to remove oneself from a group or relationship

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estrange

(ih-strange)

synonyms: antagonize, disaffect; separate, disconnect, alienate, isolate

His harsh comments served to estrange him from his closest friends.

After the disagreement, she felt it was best to estrange herself from the toxic relationship.

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Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

adj. tending to vanish

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evanescent

(ev-ih-ness-unt)

synonyms: transient, disappearing, vanishing, fleeting, momentary

The evanescent beauty of the sunset left everyone in awe.

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Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

adj. originating from the outside

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extrinsic

(ik-strin-zik)

synonyms: foreign, acquired, alien, outward, external, outside, extraneous

The extrinsic factors influencing the market include global events and trends.

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Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

v. to express joy or elation

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exult

(ig-zult)

synonyms: delight, jubilate, rejoice, celebrate

The team began to exult after their hard-fought victory in the championship game.

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Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

adj. humorous with a sarcastic tone

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facetious

(fuh-see-shuss)

synonyms: ironic, not serious, flippant, glib

His facetious remarks during the meeting lightened the mood but also annoyed some colleagues.

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77
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Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

adj. done with ease

adj. shallow, uncomplicated

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facile

(fass-ul)

synonyms: effortless, simplistic, easy, superficial

The athlete’s facile performance made it look effortless.

His facile analysis failed to address the deeper issues at hand.

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78
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Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

n. moral righteousness

n. the quality of being right

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rectitude

(rek-tih-tood)

synonyms: decency, integrity; correctness, righteousness, morality

His rectitude was evident in his unwavering commitment to justice.

The rectitude of her decision was recognized by everyone in the community.

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79
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Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

n. a metal container made of heat resistant material

n. a severe test

n. a place or time characterized by powerful forces

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crucible

(kroo-suh-buhl)

synonyms: vessel; calamity, trial, test, challenge, ordeal

The blacksmith used a crucible to melt the metal for his new creation.

The team’s performance in the championship was a true crucible of their skills and determination.

The city became a crucible of cultural change during the artistic renaissance.

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80
Q

Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

n. a naive, innocent young woman

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ingenue

(an-zhuh-noo)

synonyms: amateur, learner, novice, debutante

The film featured an ingenue who captured everyone’s hearts with her innocence.

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81
Q

Define:

cadge

(kadj)

A

v. to beg or ask for; to impose on another’s generosity

The drunk was cadging cigarettes from strangers.

82
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Define:

flout

(flahwt)

A

v. to demonstrate contempt for; to mock with disdain

v. to disregard, to disobey

She flouted convention with her bizarre style of dress.

83
Q

Define:

ennui

(ahn-wee)

A

n. dissatisfaction and restlessness due to boredom or apathy

Go Fish could not cure our rainy-day ennui.

84
Q

Define:

urbanity

(ur-ban-ih-tee)

A

n. refinement and elegance of manner; polished courtesy

It was difficult not to be captivated by the palpable urbanity in everything she said.

85
Q

Define:

vicissitude

(vih-siss-ih-tood)

A

n. a sudden, unexpected change, as in one’s life

John found inner strength and confronted the vicissitudes of a troubled life admirably.

86
Q

Define:

hubris

(hyoo-bris)

A

n. arrogant presumption, excessive pride

The president’s hubris led to the desertion of many of his erstwhile friends who missed the humble and prudent politician they once knew.

87
Q

Define:

fallow

(fal-owe)

A

adj. undeveloped (often despite the potential to be used)

In the United States, some farmers are paid to leave parts of their land fallow in order to limit agricultural output.

88
Q

Define:

fathom

(fath-um)

A

v. to calculate the depth of

v. to comprehend

I cannot even fathom the idea of giving up my child for adoption.

89
Q

Define:

fatuous

(fach-oo-us)

A

adj. inanely foolish

Most of his peers and relations thought his dream of becoming both a doctor and astronaut was fatuous at best.

90
Q

Define:

ferment

(v. fur-ment; n. fur-ment)

A

v. to process sugar into alcohol organically

v. to work up

n. a state of excitement or turbulence

The ferment into which Watson and Crick’s discovery of DNA thrust the world of evolutionary biology was slow to die down.

91
Q

Define:

fervent

(fur-vent)

A

adj. filled with strong emotion

Her fervent desire to help others led her to start her own charity organization with her inheritance.

92
Q

Define:

fetter

(fet-er)

A

n. a restraint

v. to restrict or restrain

The designer felt his creativity was fettered by his client’s demands.

93
Q

Define:

garrulous

(gair-uh-luss)

A

adj. overly talkative (esp. about unimportant topics)

The woman’s garrulous nature annoyed most of her coworkers.

94
Q

Define:

gauche

(goash)

A

adj. unsophisticated; lacking manners

Linda kept to herself at her boss’s cocktail party, lest she say something gauche and embarrass herself.

95
Q

Define:

germane

(djer-mehyn)

A

adj. relevant to the matter at hand

Kevin had a hard time finding materials that were actually germane to his project and not just tangentially related.

96
Q

Define:

glib

(glihb)

A

adj. spoken in a smooth, unconcerned manner

adj. informal to the point of being insincere

The politician annoyed many journalists with his glib responses.

97
Q

Define:

glutton

(glut-un)

A

n. a person who eats to excess

Johnny got in trouble so often that his professors began asking if he was a “glutton for punishment”.

98
Q

Define:

grandiloquent

(gran-dill-ih-kwunt)

A

adj. extravagant and pompous in speech

The grandiloquent speech did not have much substance, leaving the audience confused about its purpose.

99
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Define:

gratuitous

(gruh-too-ih-tuss)

A

adj. unwarranted or unnecessary

The movie disgusted her due to its gratuitous violence, which served no plot function so far as she could tell.

100
Q

Define:

gregarious

(grih-gair-ee-us)

A

adj. outgoing and friendly

adj. tending to live in communities

This gregarious species of bird may be found in flocks of up to one hundred individuals.

101
Q

Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

v. to beg or ask for; to impose on another’s generosity

A

cadge

(kadj)

synonyms: hawk, mooch, scrounge, solicit

The artist would often cadge a meal from friends during tough times.

102
Q

Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

v. to demonstrate contempt for; to mock with disdain

A

flout

(flahwt)

synonyms: deride, mock, ridicule, scorn, disdain

He chose to flout the dress code by wearing jeans to the formal event.

103
Q

Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

n. dissatisfaction and restlessness due to boredom or apathy

A

ennui

(ahn-wee)

synonyms: tedium, weariness, disinterest, boredom, listlessness

The rainy day brought a sense of ennui that made everyone feel lethargic.

104
Q

Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

n. refinement and elegance of manner; polished courtesy

A

urbanity

(ur-ban-ih-tee)

synonyms: elegance, charming, sophistication, refinement

Her urbanity was evident in the way she addressed every guest at the party.

105
Q

Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

n. a sudden, unexpected change, as in one’s life

A

vicissitude

(vih-siss-ih-tood)

synonyms: alteration, hardship, adversity, fluctuation, change

The vicissitude of the economy left many families struggling to make ends meet.

106
Q

Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

n. arrogant presumption, excessive pride

A

hubris

(hyoo-bris)

synonyms: brass, conceitedness, nerve, arrogance, overconfidence

His hubris ultimately led to his downfall, as he ignored the advice of seasoned experts.

107
Q

Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

adj. undeveloped (often despite the potential to be used)

A

fallow

(fal-owe)

synonyms: neglected, inactive, vacant, unused, barren

The fallow land was finally cultivated after years of neglect.

108
Q

Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

v. to calculate the depth of

v. to comprehend

A

fathom

(fath-um)

synonyms: measure; understand; gauge, discern

The diver used a special device to fathom the depth of the ocean at that location.

It took her a moment to fathom the complexity of the scientific theory presented in the lecture.

109
Q

Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

adj. inanely foolish

A

fatuous

(fach-oo-us)

synonyms: silly, frivolous, absurd, witless

110
Q

Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

v. to process sugar into alcohol organically

v. to work up

n. a state of excitement or turbulence

A

ferment

(v. fur-ment, n. fur-ment)

synonyms: disturb, agitate; agitation, uprising, excitement; turmoil, unrest

The winemaker used natural fermentation to ferment the grapes into wine.

As the project progressed, the team began to ferment new ideas and strategies.

The political rally created a ferment of emotions among the attendees.

111
Q

Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

adj. filled with strong emotion

A

fervent

(fur-vent)

synonyms: ardent, zealous, impassioned; passionate, intense

Her fervent desire to help others led her to start her own charity organization.

112
Q

Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

n. a restraint

v. to restrict or restrain

A

fetter

(fet-er)

synonyms: tie up, bind; shackle, constrain

The judge imposed a fetter to ensure the defendant did not leave the country.

The rules were put in place to fetter any attempts at cheating during the exam.

113
Q

Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

adj. overly talkative (esp. about unimportant topics)

A

garrulous

(gair-uh-luss)

synonyms: babbling, chatty, verbose; loquacious, talkative

The woman’s garrulous nature annoyed most of her coworkers.

114
Q

Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

adj. unsophisticated; lacking manners

A

gauche

(goash)

synonyms: tactless, crude, awkward, unrefined

Her gauche remarks at the dinner party made everyone feel uncomfortable.

115
Q

Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

adj. relevant to the matter at hand

A

germane

(djer-mehyn)

synonyms: appropriate, applicable, befitting, pertinent, related

The professor emphasized that only germane questions would be addressed during the discussion.

116
Q

Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

adj. spoken in a smooth, unconcerned manner

adj. informal to the point of being insincere

A

glib

(glihb)

synonyms: nonchalant, fluent, thoughtless, superficial, insincere

His glib remarks during the meeting failed to address the real issues at hand.

The salesperson’s glib assurances about the product’s quality raised suspicions among the customers.

117
Q

Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

n. a person who eats to excess

A

glutton

(glut-un)

synonyms: gorger, hog, overeater, devourer

The glutton at the buffet piled his plate high, showing no signs of stopping.

118
Q

Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

adj. extravagant and pompous in speech

A

grandiloquent

(gran-dill-ih-kwunt)

synonyms: self-important, lofty, verbose, pretentious

The politician’s grandiloquent speech was filled with flowery language but lacked substance.

119
Q

Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

adj. unwarranted or unnecessary

A

gratuitous

(gruh-too-ih-tuss)

synonyms: unneeded, wanton, excessive, redundant

The film’s gratuitous violence overshadowed its otherwise compelling storyline.

120
Q

Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

adj. outgoing and friendly

adj. tending to live in communities

A

gregarious

(grih-gair-ee-us)

synonyms: affable, cordial, sociable, extroverted, social, communal

Her gregarious nature made it easy for her to make friends wherever she went.

The gregarious species of bird often congregates in large flocks during migration.

121
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Define:

guile

(gahyl)

A

n. trickery or duplicity

His offer was free of guile and meant only to be helpful.

122
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Define:

hyperbole

(hahy-pur-buh-lee)

A

n. exaggeration

The statement that “I’m so hungry, I could eat a cow,” is hyperbole and not meant to be taken literally.

123
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Define:

iconoclast

(eye-con-uh-klast)

A

n. one who challenges generally accepted beliefs and traditions

The iconoclasts who upended Britain’s post-war consensus took a much harder line against unions than had been the norm.

124
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Define:

idiosyncrasy

(id-ee-owe-sing-kruh-see)

A

n. a peculiar way of behaving or thinking

His obsession with removing his shoes the moment they got wet was one of his many idiosyncrasies.

125
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Define:

idyll

(ahyd-ul)

A

n. a scene of simple and tranquil nature

n. a short poem about such a scene

Her favorite poems are idylls about the joys of life in the country.

126
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Define:

immutable

(ih-mew-tuh-bull)

A

adj. not susceptible to change

The actors knew that once the director made a decision about a scene, it was immutable and not open to debate.

127
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Define:

imperious

(im-peer-ee-us)

A

adj. proud and arrogant

The actress replied to her manager’s concerns with an imperious wave of her hand.

128
Q

Define:

impetuous

(im-pech-oo-us)

A

adj. hasty and lacking in thought

His impetuous and eager nature led him to take on more projects than he could realistically complete.

129
Q

Define:

impetus

(im-pih-tuss)

A

n. a force that encourages or pushes forward a certain activity

n. a force that moves an object

The sudden publicity around the violence in India gave impetus to the campaign to end the conflict through international mediation.

130
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Define:

implacable

(im-plack-ih-bull)

A

adj. impossible to calm or satisfy

According to my mother, I was an implacable baby who often kept her up through the night.

131
Q

Define:

inert

(in-urt)

A

adj. not able to move

adj. having no energy or interest

adj. chemically inactive

After hours at the gym, Luke could only lie about the house, inert and exhausted.

132
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Define:

infallible

(in-fal-ih-bull)

A

adj. incapable of error

Many of the actor’s fans considered him infallible, so it was shocking when his latest film was widely panned.

133
Q

Define:

ingenuous

(in-djehn-you-us)

A

adj. unable to mask feelings

adj. lacking worldliness; innocent and unsuspecting

Kate was too ingenuous to realize that accepting a ride from a stranger might be a bad idea.

134
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Define:

iniquitous

(ih-nick-wih-tuss)

A

adj. wicked or unjust

The villain’s iniquitous plan was fortunately foiled again by the hero.

135
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Define:

innocuous

(ih-nock-you-us)

A

adj. not likely to injure or harm

adj. not controversial

adj. uninspiring or uninteresting

This insect looks dangerous and frightening but is actually innocuous.

136
Q

Define:

inoculate

(ih-nock-yuh-late)

A

v. to vaccinate; to introduce an idea/attitude into the mind of

In most states, children must be inoculated against common diseases before they enter public school.

137
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Define:

insolence

(in-suh-lunce)

A

n. rudeness; a lack of respect

When she could no longer stand the child’s insolence, the babysitter called his parents to complain.

138
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Define:

insular

(in-suh-lurr)

A

adj. limited in outlook

adj. physically or emotionally removed from others

Having grown up in a small, insular town her whole life, Linda longed to move to a big city.

139
Q

Define:

intractable

(in-track-tuh-bull)

A

adj. not easily managed or governed

adj. not easily manipulated or molded

adj. not easily treated

The horse was too intractable to be used in the race.

140
Q

Define:

laconic

(luh-con-ik)

A

adj. brief and direct, often to the point of seeming rude

Kevin’s laconic response was unfortunately perceived as a rebuff and he was not invited to any more gatherings.

141
Q

Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

n. trickery or duplicity

A

guile

(gahyl)

synonyms: slyness, deceit, cunning, trickery, deception

The con artist used guile to swindle unsuspecting victims out of their savings.

142
Q

Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

n. exaggeration

A

hyperbole

(hahy-pur-buh-lee)

synonyms: exaggeration, embellishment, overstatement, magnification

Her claim that she could run a mile in under four minutes was pure hyperbole.

143
Q

Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

n. one who challenges generally accepted beliefs and traditions

A

iconoclast

(eye-con-uh-klast)

synonyms: detractor, cynic, dissenter, rebel, nonconformist

As an iconoclast, he often questioned the status quo and pushed for innovative ideas.

144
Q

Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

n. a peculiar way of behaving or thinking

A

idiosyncrasy

(id-ee-owe-sing-kruh-see)

synonyms: oddity, quirk, peculiarity, eccentricity, trait

His habit of wearing mismatched socks was just one of his many idiosyncrasies.

145
Q

Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

n. a scene of simple and tranquil nature

n. a short poem about such a scene

A

idyll

(ahyd-ul)

synonyms: ballad, lyric, pastoral, tranquil scene, haven

The garden was an idyll, with blooming flowers and gentle breezes that brought a sense of peace.

The poet composed an idyll celebrating the beauty of a quiet countryside at dawn.

146
Q

Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

adj. not susceptible to change

A

immutable

(ih-mew-tuh-bull)

synonyms: unchangeable, constant, eternal, steadfast

The laws of physics are considered immutable, remaining constant regardless of circumstances.

147
Q

Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

adj. proud and arrogant

A

imperious

(im-peer-ee-us)

synonyms: haughty, domineering, overbearing, arrogant.

Her imperious demeanor made it clear that she expected everyone to obey her commands without question.

148
Q

Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

adj. hasty and lacking in thought

A

impetuous

(im-pech-oo-us)

synonyms: hasty, rash, unplanned, impulsive, reckless

His impetuous decision to quit his job without a backup plan left him in a difficult situation.

149
Q

Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

n. a force that encourages or pushes forward a certain activity

n. a force that moves an object

A

impetus

(im-pih-tuss)

synonyms: driving force, push, incentive, momentum, stimulus

The grant provided the impetus for the researchers to expand their study.

The wind acted as an impetus, propelling the sailboat swiftly across the water.

150
Q

Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

adj. impossible to calm or satisfy

A

implacable

(im-plack-ih-bull)

synonyms: ruthless, unappeasable, unbending, relentless, merciless

Her implacable anger left no room for negotiation after the betrayal.

151
Q

Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

adj. not able to move

adj. having no energy or interest

adj. chemically inactive

A

inert

(in-urt)

synonyms: lifeless, still, inactive, dormant, motionless, sluggish, torpid

The heavy boulder remained inert on the hillside, refusing to budge.

After a long day at work, I felt completely inert and unable to do anything productive.

152
Q

Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

adj. incapable of error

A

infallible

(in-fal-ih-bull)

synonyms: absolute, certain, definite, foolproof, flawless

The scientist believed his method was infallible, but unforeseen variables led to unexpected results.

153
Q

Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

adj. unable to mask feelings

adj. lacking worldliness; innocent or unsuspecting

A

ingenuous

(in-djehn-you-us)

synonyms: direct, genuine, naive, straightforward, innocent, candid

His ingenuous expression revealed his true emotions, making it clear how he felt.

The ingenuous child believed every word in the fairy tale, unaware of the harsh realities of life.

154
Q

Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

adj. wicked or unjust

A

iniquitous

(ih-nick-wih-tuss)

synonyms: immoral, evil, corrupt, sinful, nefarious

The iniquitous practices of the corrupt regime shocked the international community.

155
Q

Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

adj. not likely to injure or harm

adj. not controversial

adj. uninspiring or uninteresting

A

innocuous

(ih-nock-you-us)

synonyms: harmless, drab, safe, benign, insipid

The new policy was designed to be innocuous, ensuring that it would not adversely affect any employees.

Her comments were innocuous, sparking no debates or disagreements among the group.

156
Q

Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

v. to vaccinate; to introduce an idea/attitude into the mind of

A

inoculate

(ih-nock-yuh-late)

synonyms: inject, immunize, vaccinate, protect, safeguard

The doctor will inoculate you against the flu this season.

157
Q

Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

n. rudeness; a lack of respect

A

insolence

(in-suh-lunce)

synonyms: nerve, impudence, rudeness, disrespect, audacity

His insolence towards the teacher resulted in a detention.

158
Q

Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

adj. limited in outlook

adj. physically or emotionally removed from others

A

insular

(in-suh-lurr)

synonyms: narrow-minded, limited; exclusive, unfriendly, secluded, detached

His insular perspective made it difficult for him to understand viewpoints different from his own.

The community was insular, rarely interacting with the outside world or welcoming new ideas.

159
Q

Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

adj. not easily managed or governed

adj. not easily manipulated or molded

adj. not easily treated

A

intractable

(in-track-tuh-bull)

synonyms: unresponsive, refractory, stubborn, difficult, obstinate

The intractable patient refused to follow the treatment plan, making it challenging for the doctors to help him.

The intractable problem continued to baffle the researchers, who struggled to find a solution.

160
Q

Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

adj. brief and direct, often to the point of seeming rude

A

laconic

(luh-con-ik)

synonyms: concise, cogent, terse, succinct

His laconic replies made it hard to tell what he was really thinking.

161
Q

Define:

lampoon

(lam-poon)

A

n. a sharp satire mocking a person or group through an artistic medium

v. to satirize or attack in such a style

Many modern comedies focus solely on lampooning typical films from a variety of genres.

162
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Define:

latent

(lehy-tent)

A

adj. present or existing but not currently visible

The doctor explained that she had died of a latent heart condition that was not detected until it was too late to treat.

163
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Define:

lattice

(lat-is)

A

n. a pattern consisting of, or resembling, an interwoven frame made by crisscrossing strips

The back of the antique mirror was made of a lattice of rich, dark wood.

164
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Define:

laud

(lawd)

A

v. to praise or glorify

When he returned home, his relatives and friends lauded him for his bravery on the battlefield.

165
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Define:

leaven

(lev-un)

A

v. to have an enlivening or lightening influence

The few jokes he threw in did nothing to leaven his grim sermon.

166
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Define:

lethargic

(luh-thar-djick)

A

adj. physically or mentally slow

Although I have gotten over the worst of my illness, I am still too lethargic to do anything but stay in bed.

167
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Define:

levy

(lev-ee)

A

v. to impose and collect

n. a charge imposed

The government decided that the best way to deal with the problem was to levy a new tax on the ownership of pets.

168
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Define:

mean

(meen)

A

adj. low in status or quality

n. a point between two extremes

Ali is a moderate, preferring to choose the mean when faced with extreme leftist and rightist arguments.

169
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Define:

meander

(mee-an-dur)

A

v. to wander in a leisurely manner

I have a tendency to meander about my large garden when I’m bored.

170
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Define:

medley

(med-lee)

A

n. a mixture of dissimilar things

n. a musical composition of melodies from different songs

The local singing group is renowned for their medley of popular Beatles songs.

171
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Define:

melancholy

(mel-un-kol-ee)

A

n. a feeling of deep sadness

adj. sad, dejected

After her husband’s departure, she spent months wallowing in melancholy.

172
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Define:

mercurial

(mur-cure-ee-ul)

A

adj. subject to sudden changes in mood

adj. lively and quick

My mother’s mercurial temperament makes it impossible to predict how she will react to bad news.

173
Q

Define:

monotonous

(muh-not-ih-nuss)

A

adj. tedious, repetitive

adj. characterized by a tone of unvarying pitch

My new job consists of putting letters into envelopes, organizing files in alphabetical order, and other monotonous tasks.

174
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Define:

moratorium

(more-uh-tore-ee-um)

A

n. suspension of activity

Failing to secure the necessary signatures for a referendum, the group tried to secure a moratorium on gay marriages while their challenge was heard by the courts.

175
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Define:

mores

(more-ehyz)

A

n. the accepted customs of a particular group

She went against the mores of her community when she decided to keep her maiden name.

176
Q

Define:

morphology

(more-fol-uh-djee)

A

n. the study of form or structure

Her interest in drawing bushes and flowers logically led her to read up on plant morphology.

177
Q

Define:

muse

(mewz)

A

v. to reflect deeply on a subject

The students mused over the message of the teacher’s final lecture well after the class had ended.

178
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Define:

nadir

(nehy-dur)

A

n. the lowest point

Stevenson has said that the weather is generally the “very nadir” of interesting conversational topics.

179
Q

Define:

nascent

(neyss-unt)

A

adj. just coming into existence

The nascent after-school program was already attracting the interest of a lot of parents and students.

180
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Define:

nebulous

(neb-yuh-luss)

A

adj. unclear or vague

Their plans for the new student center were as yet too nebulous to take to the board of directors for approval.

181
Q

Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

n. a sharp satire mocking a person or group through an artistic medium

v. to satirize or attack in such a style

A

lampoon

(lam-poon)

synonyms: parody, satire, spoof, ridicule

The political cartoon was a biting lampoon of the mayor’s controversial policies.

The comedian loved to lampoon celebrities, turning their quirks into hilarious sketches.

182
Q

Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

adj. present or existing but not currently visible

A

latent

(lehy-tent)

synonyms: hidden, invisible, dormant, concealed

The latent talent of the artist only emerged after years of practice.

183
Q

Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

adj. a pattern consisting of, or resembling, an interwoven frame made by crisscrossing strips

A

lattice

(lat-is)

synonyms: mesh, filigree, net, grid, framework, trellis

The garden was adorned with a beautiful lattice covered in climbing roses.

184
Q

Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

v. to praise or glorify

A

laud

(lawd)

synonyms: acclaim, celebrate, flatter, commend, praise, extol

The community gathered to laud the firefighters for their bravery during the rescue.

185
Q

Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

v. to have an enlivening or lightening influence

A

leaven

(lev-un)

synonyms: raise, lighten, stimulate, inspire

Her enthusiasm helped to leaven the atmosphere during the otherwise dull meeting.

186
Q

Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

adj. physically or mentally slow

A

lethargic

(luh-thar-djick)

synonyms: lazy, sluggish, inactive, weary

After staying up late, I felt lethargic and struggled to concentrate on my work.

187
Q

Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

v. to impose and collect

n. a charge imposed

A

levy

(lev-ee)

synonyms: demand, exact, impose; tax, fee, charge, assessment

The city council decided to levy a fine on homeowners who did not comply with the new regulations.

The levy on sugary drinks was implemented to encourage healthier choices among consumers.

188
Q

Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

adj. low in status or quality

n. a point between two extremes

A

mean

(meen)

synonyms: base, common, inferior; average, halfway, median, moderate

His mean attitude towards his coworkers made the office environment quite uncomfortable.

The mean of the test scores indicated that the students had a solid understanding of the material.

189
Q

Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

v. to wander in a leisurely manner

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meander

(mee-an-dur)

synonyms: drift, ramble, traipse, stroll, roam

She liked to meander through the park on sunny afternoons.

190
Q

Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

n. a mixture of dissimilar things

n. a musical composition of melodies from different songs

A

medley

(med-lee)

synonyms: assortment, patchwork, variety, mixture, montage

The buffet featured a medley of international dishes, showcasing flavors from around the world.

The choir performed a medley of classic hits that had the audience singing along.

191
Q

Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

n. a feeling of deep sadness

adj. sad, dejected

A

melancholy

(mel-un-kol-ee)

synonyms: dejected, downcast, sad, sorrowful, gloomy

After the breakup, she was overwhelmed by a profound sense of melancholy that lingered for weeks.

He wore a melancholy expression as he reminisced about his childhood.

192
Q

Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

adj. subject to sudden changes in mood

adj. lively and quick

A

mercurial

(mur-cure-ee-ul)

synonyms: flighty, fluctuating; buoyant, volatile, lively

Her mercurial personality made it difficult for her friends to know how she would react to any situation.

The mercurial nature of the conversation kept everyone engaged and entertained.

193
Q

Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

adj. tedious, repetitive

adj. characterized by a tone of unvarying pitch

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monotonous

(muh-not-ih-nuss)

synonyms: droning, unchanging, repetitive, tedious

The monotonous task of sorting through endless paperwork drained her energy.

His monotonous voice made it hard for the audience to stay focused during the lecture.

194
Q

Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

adj. suspension of activity

A

moratorium

(more-uh-tore-ee-um)

synonyms: adjournment, break, delay, pause, interruption

The government placed a moratorium on new housing developments.

195
Q

Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

n. the accepted customs of a particular group

A

mores

(more-aze)

synonyms: codes, ways, etiquette, ritual, customs, practices, norms

Breaking the mores of her community led to widespread disapproval.

196
Q

Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

n. the study of form or structure

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morphology

(more-fol-uh-djee)

synonyms: study of form, study of structure, anatomy, configuration

Her research focused on the morphology of plant cells.

197
Q

Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

v. to reflect deeply on a subject

A

muse

(mewz)

synonyms: contemplate, ponder, reflect, ruminate

She would often muse over the meaning of life during quiet walks.

198
Q

Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

n. the lowest point

A

nadir

(nehy-dur)

synonyms: bottom, floor, lowest point, depths, rock bottom, base, abyss

The company’s financial struggles reached their nadir when it declared bankruptcy.

199
Q

Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

adj. just coming into existence

A

nascent

(neyss-unt)

synonyms: developing, beginning, emerging, fledgling

The nascent technology showed great promise for the future.

200
Q

Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

adj. unclear or vague

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nebulous

(neb-yuh-luss)

synonyms: obscure, indistinct, hazy, ambiguous

His plans for the future remained nebulous and undefined.

SAT Vocab Genius (9 decks)

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