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C-D-3 Flashcards

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: a collection of things (such as photographs, stories, facts, etc.) that have been gathered together and presented as a group especially in the form of a book

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compendium

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: to adjust or mark (something, such as a measuring device) so that it can be used in an accurate and exact way

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calibrate

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: able to exist together without trouble or conflict : going together well

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compatible

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: having great charm or appeal

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charismatic

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: to think about or provide information about the situation in which something happens

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contextualize

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: closely united

: causing people to be closely united

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cohesive

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: a person whose job is to carry messages, packages, etc., from one person or place to another

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courier

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: a woman who has sex with rich or important men in exchange for money

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courtesan

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: something that is used as a reason for making a judgment or decision

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criterion

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: to examine books, movies, letters, etc., in order to remove things that are considered to be offensive, immoral, harmful to society, etc.

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censor

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: to criticize (someone) harshly for doing something wrong

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chastise

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: a phrase or expression that has been used so often that it is no longer original or interesting

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cliché

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: to form or think of (a plan, method, etc.)
: to form or make (something) in a skillful or clever way
: to make (something) happen in a clever way or with difficulty

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contrive

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: to drink alcohol, make noise, and have fun with other people

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carouse

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: a male chicken whose sex organs have been removed

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capon

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: a woman who likes to win the attention or admiration of men but does not have serious feelings for them

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coquette

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: a group of people, companies, etc., that agree to work together

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consortium

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: a line of riders, vehicles, etc., moving along in the same direction
: a series of related things

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cavalcade

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: to understand (an action, event, remark, etc.) in a particular way
: to understand the meaning of (a word, phrase, or sentence)

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construe

20
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: believing that people are generally selfish and dishonest

: selfish and dishonest in a way that shows no concern about treating other people fairly

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cynical

21
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: actions or statements that trick people into believing something that is not true : deception or trickery

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chicanery

22
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: of or relating to social events where people can eat, drink, and talk in a friendly way with others

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convivial

23
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: something that is done in order to pretend something is true when it is not really true

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charade

24
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: used when people are speaking in an informal way

: using an informal style

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colloquial

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: the most undesirable part —usually used in plural

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dreg

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: to hide your true feelings, opinions, etc.

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dissemble

27
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: extremely poor

: without something that is needed or wanted

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destitute

28
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: to dislike (someone or something) very strongly

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detest

29
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: skillful and clever

: able to do something quickly and accurately

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deft

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: to describe (someone or something) as unimportant, weak, bad, etc.

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disparage

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: expressing a low opinion of someone or something : showing a lack of respect for someone or something

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derogatory

32
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: to remove (someone) from a powerful position

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depose

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: a way of behaving that shows respect for someone or something

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deference

34
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: to give or distribute as a charity —usually used with out

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dole

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: unsure or uncertain : feeling doubt about something

: causing doubt, uncertainty, or suspicion : likely to be bad or wrong

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dubious

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: an angry and usually long speech or piece of writing that strongly criticizes someone or something

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diatribe

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