August 21 Flashcards by Audrey Villaseñor | Brainscape

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PAROCHIAL

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unsophisticated

*can also refer to the local church

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PARIAH

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outcast

*pariah is known to be the lowest class in India

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APLOMB

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confidence

*ma-‘poise’ = ma-‘aplomb’/ self-assurance/ composture

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VORACIOUS

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greedy

*voracious eaters are gluttons

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PERSPICACIOUS

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cleaver
=shrewd/astute
*discernment/keen

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APHORISM

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saying

=adage

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PARADIGM

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idea

=archetype, pattern

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VOLUPTUOUS

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sensual

*pleasure to the senses

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ANGST

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anxiety

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CONCEITED

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vain

=fanciful

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APPRISE

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inform

=to tell

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BIBELOT

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trinket

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CONCEDE

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admit

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FORTUITIOUS

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lucky

=fortunate

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CONCEPTION

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thought

*concept

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BLITHE

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carefree

=casual, heedless, light spirited/disposition

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MODICUM

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bit

=small portion, limited quantity