D2 Flashcards
1
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sporadic
A
occuring in irregular intervals of time/ scattered
2
Q
acolyte
A
a person assisting a priest
3
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pervasive
A
spreading widely throughout an area or a group of people
4
Q
abridged
A
shorten
5
Q
ostentation
A
showy display of wealth
6
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conformism
A
thinking like everybody
7
Q
aggrandize
A
to increase the power/status/wealth of
8
Q
alacrity
A
Brisk or cheerful readiness
9
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ameliorate
A
make (smtg bad) better
10
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avaricious
A
having/showing extreme greed for wealth
11
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caustic
A
sarcastic in a harsh/scathing way
12
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construe
A
interpret in a particular way
13
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contrite
A
expressing remorse
14
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craven
A
cowardly
15
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deft
A
neatly skillful in one’s movements ( adroit/agile)