Chapter 3 Vocabulary Flashcards by evelina m | Brainscape

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Vacuous

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Adjective

Showing a lack of thought or intelligence

Ant. Intelligent

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Reticent

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Adjective

Not revealing one’s thoughts or feelings easily

Ant. Open

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Palpable

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Adjective

Capable of being touched or sensed

Ant. Hidden, obscure

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Stoic

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Adjective

Unaffected by passion or feeling

Ant. Wimpy

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Intrepid

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Adjective

Brave and adventurous

Ant. Fearful, cautious

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Persnickety

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Adjective

Placing too much emphasis on minor or unimportant details

Ant. Unconcerned

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Paragon

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Noun

A perfect example of something

Ant. Imperfection

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Cognizant

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Adjective

Being aware of something

Ant. Ignorant

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Commodious

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Adjective

Roomy, comfortable

Ant. Cramped

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Prodigious

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Adjective

Extraordinary in size or degree

Ant. Small

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Reverent

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Adjective

Feeling or showing deep, solemn respect

Ant. Rude

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