Common Words 2 Simplified Flashcards

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frivolous

A

not serious

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dogmatic

A

highly opinionated

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predilection

A

strong liking

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volubility

A

fluency in writing or speech

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gossamer

A

light and delicate

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6
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mitigate

A

to make less severe

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platitude

A

cliche

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incisive

A

be able to draw fine distinctions

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9
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fortuitous

A

lucky

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didactic

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excessively instructive

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exacerbate

A

make worse

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prescience

A

predict

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13
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superflous

A

extra

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perdify

A

betrayal

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15
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gall

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rude
impertinent
deep seated ill will

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inexorable

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unstoppable

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decorous

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well mannered
tasteful

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vociferous

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loud

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torpor

A

lethargy

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culminate

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point of highest development
climax

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bucolic

A

pleasant aspects of village life

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reticent

A

reserved
shy

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impudent

A

rude
bold

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aesthete

A

love for aesthetics

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diffident

A

shy
low self confidence

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mawkish

A

disgustingly overly sentimental

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glut

A

excess supply

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querolous

A

habitually complaining
Karen

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rustic

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characteristic of rural life

30
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recondite

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impossible for someone ordinary to understand

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chortle

A

to laugh loudly

32
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deferential

A

respectful