College Board Online Test #4 Section 8 Flashcards
1
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pristine
A
having its original purity; uncorrupted or unsullied.
2
Q
shopworn
A
trite; hackneyed.
3
Q
disparage
A
to speak of or treat slightingly; depreciate; belittle
4
Q
opaque
A
not transparent or translucent; impenetrable to light; not allowing light to pass through.
5
Q
condone
A
- to give tacit approval to
2. to pardon or forgive (an offense); excuse.
6
Q
hamper
A
to hold back; hinder; impede
7
Q
downplay
A
to treat or speak of (something) so as to reduce emphasis on its importance, value, strength, etc.
8
Q
forego
A
to go before; precede.
9
Q
penchant
A
a strong inclination, taste, or liking for something
10
Q
virtuosity
A
the character, ability, or skill of a virtuoso, a person who has special knowledge or skill in a field.
11
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decry
A
to speak disparagingly of; denounce as faulty or worthless; express censure of
