Avid vocab Flashcards

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Crypto

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Hidden, or a secret.

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Con

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Together, With, Jointly

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Em

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Into, cover with, cause

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Ob

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In the way, against

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Advocate

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To speak or write in favor of support or urge by argument.

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Lethargic

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Relating to, or characterized by laziness or lack of energy. “Lazy”

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Scrutinize

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To examine or inspect closely and throughly. Or to examine carefully.

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Malleable

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Capable of being shaped by beat with a hammer without breaking. Or someone being bendable to a sudden situation.

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Halcyon

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Mythical bird who nests at sea and calms the waves.

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Eloquent

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Characterized by forceful & appropriate expression.

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Bucolic

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One who tends cattle. (The leader of something)

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Muse

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To become absorbed in a deep thought.

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Edify

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To instruct and improve especially in moral and religious knowledge.

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Sporadic

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Occurring occasionally.

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Lament

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To express sorrow, mourning, or regret for often demonstratively.

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Superfluous

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Exceeding what is sufficient or necessary/not needed.

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Articulate

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1 a : divided into syllables or words meaningfully arranged : intelligible
b : able to speak
c : expressing oneself readily, clearly, or effectively ; also : expressed readily, clearly, or effectively

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Dogmatic

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1 : characterized by or given to the expression of opinions very strongly or positively as if they were facts <a></a>

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Justify

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1 a : to prove or show to be just, right, or reasonable

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Refute

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1 : to prove wrong by argument or evidence : show to be false or erroneous

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Cajole

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1 a : to persuade with flattery or gentle urging especially in the face of reluctance : coax
b : to obtain from someone by gentle persuasion
2 : to deceive with soothing words or false promises

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Corroborate

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: to support with evidence or authority : make more certain

synonyms see confirm

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Dissent

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1 : to withhold assent

2 : to differ in opinion

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Spurious

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1 : of illegitimate birth : bastard
2 : outwardly similar or corresponding to something without having its genuine qualities : false
3 a : of falsified or erroneously attributed origin : forged
b : of a deceitful nature or quality

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Benevolence
1 : disposition to do good 2 a : an act of kindness b : a generous gift 3 : a compulsory levy by certain English kings with no other authority than the claim of prerogative
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Altruistic
Inselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare of others.
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Magnavimous
1 : showing or suggesting a lofty and courageous spirit | 2 : showing or suggesting nobility of feeling and generosity of mind
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Philanthropy
1 : goodwill to fellow members of the human race; especially : active effort to promote human welfare 2 a : an act or gift done or made for humanitarian purposes b : an organization distributing or supported by funds set aside for humanitarian purposes
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Bombastic
Inflated speech with little meaning.
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Accolade
Praise
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Exculpate
Exonerate to clear of blame.
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Fortuitous
Happening by fortunate accident or chance rather than by design.
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Pervasive
Spread throughout every part.
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Vilify
Slander; gossiping
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Zealot
Fanatic; person who shows excessive zeal.
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Acumen
The ability to think clearly and make good decisions.