D2 Flashcards

1
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sporadic

A

occuring in irregular intervals of time/ scattered

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2
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acolyte

A

a person assisting a priest

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3
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pervasive

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spreading widely throughout an area or a group of people

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4
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abridged

A

shorten

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5
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ostentation

A

showy display of wealth

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6
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conformism

A

thinking like everybody

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7
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aggrandize

A

to increase the power/status/wealth of

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8
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alacrity

A

Brisk or cheerful readiness

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9
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ameliorate

A

make (smtg bad) better

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10
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avaricious

A

having/showing extreme greed for wealth

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11
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caustic

A

sarcastic in a harsh/scathing way

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12
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construe

A

interpret in a particular way

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13
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contrite

A

expressing remorse

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14
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craven

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cowardly

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15
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deft

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neatly skillful in one’s movements ( adroit/agile)

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16
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dessicate

A

remove moisture from smtg causing it to dry

17
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diatribe

A

forceful arguments (bitter) /altercation