Day 2 Flashcards
1
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wanton
A
(of a cruel or violent action) deliberate and unprovoked
eg, the Pearl harbor assualt was a wanton attack by the Empire of Japan on American citizens.
2
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Congenial
A
- (of a person) pleasing or liked due to having similar qualities or interests
eg. his need for some congenial company”
Syn: like-minded, compatible, kindred
- (of a thing) pleasant or agreeable because suited to one’s taste or inclination
3
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myopic
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- literally short-sighted.
- lacking foresight or intellectual insight.
4
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indifferent
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- having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned.
Syn: insouciant, detached, callous - neither good nor bad; mediocre.
“a pair of indifferent watercolours”
5
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proximate
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- about to happen; imminent
- close, near, or adjacent
6
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tangible
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- easily seen or recognized
Syn: perceptible - able to be touched or felt
syn: palpable
7
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perceptible
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able to be seen or noticed
Syn: tangible
8
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coterie
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a small group of people who have similar interests and who usually do not allow other people to join the group
Syn: clique, circle, coven
9
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existential
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- of, relating to, or affirming existence
- based on experience; empirical
10
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precipitate
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- (verb) to cause to happen quickly or suddenly
- (adj) happening very quickly or too quickly without enough thought or planning
11
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du jour
A
happening or popular at a particular time
syn: fashionable, prominent, vogue
12
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underpin
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- support, justify, or form the basis for
syn: corroborate, substantiate - support from below by laying a solid foundation
eg: underpin a structure
13
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sedate
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- calm and relaxed
- quiet and peaceful
14
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incidental
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- happening as a minor part or result of something else
- occuring merely by chance or without intention
syn: unintentional
15
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tangential
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indirectly related
