At Test B Flashcards

1
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Defective

A

Adj.

Faulty, not completing its purpose

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2
Q

Rectify

A

V.

To correct, or make something right

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3
Q

Narrate

A

V.

To recount, to tell (a story)

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4
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Embellish

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V.

To decorate, to add fictional details to a story

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5
Q

Zest

A

N.

Enthusiasm, with energy

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6
Q

Rove

A

V.

To explore, or to wander about

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7
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Static

A

Adj.

Not changing, stationary

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8
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Rout

A

V.

To beat, to win, to defeat

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9
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Obliterate

A

V.

To completely destroy, to erase

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10
Q

Fiasco

A

N.

Complete failure

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11
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Accoutrement

A

N.

Accessories, extra stuff going with something bigger

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12
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Dilute

A

V.

To lower the concentration

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13
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Aspirant

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N.

A person who strives to achieve

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14
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Repenter

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V.

To feel regret, acknowling that you did something bad publically

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15
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Anesthetic

A

N.

A medicine which puts someone to sleep, or dulls the pain

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16
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Malefactor

A

N.

A person who does bad things

17
Q

Conciliatory

A

V.

Trying to resolve a dispute

18
Q

Indelible

A

Adj.

Cannot be erased or removed

19
Q

Recalcitrant

A

Adj.

Stubborn, uncooperative

20
Q

Rash

A

Adj.

Hasty, doing something to quickly

21
Q

Covetous

A

V.

To desire something you don’t have

22
Q

Wistful

A

Adj.

Nostalgic, feeling regretful wishes for the past

23
Q

Motley

A

N.

An odd group of people working together

24
Q

Precipitous

A

Adj.
Sudden and dramatic
Or
Very steep, like a cliff

25
Q

Perfunctory

A

Adj.

Doing something because you have to, passively doing it

26
Q

Riveting

A

Adj.

Very exciting, totally captures ones attention

27
Q

Carping

A

Adj.

Hard to please

28
Q

Indulge

A

V.

To allow one to do something fun, to pamper

29
Q

Polyglot

A

N.

A person who speaks many languages

30
Q

Irate

A

Adj.

Super angry, furious

31
Q

Reprobate

A

N.

A morally bad person

32
Q

Impetuous

A

Adj.

Doing things without considering consequences, forceful

33
Q

Placid

A

Adj.

Very calm, peaceful

34
Q

Isthmus

A

N.

A narrow strip of land surrounded by water

35
Q

Plinth

A

N.

A thick base supporting art

36
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Chassis

A

N.

A base or frame for an automobile