DAY 5 Flashcards

1
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aloof

A

not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.

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2
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clangor

A

a continuous loud banging or ringing sound.

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3
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conventional

A

based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed.

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4
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diminutive

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extremely or unusually small.

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5
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debunk

A

expose the falseness or hollowness of (an idea or belief).

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6
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discernible

A

able to be seen or noticed.

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7
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enigmatic

A

difficult to interpret or understand; mysterious.

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8
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estranged

A

(of a person) no longer close or affectionate to someone; alienated.

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9
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extravagant

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lacking restraint in spending money or using resources.

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10
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fanciful

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over-imaginative and unrealistic.

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11
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frivolous

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not having any serious purpose or value.

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12
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heterogenous

A

of different origin; not from the same source, individual, or species.

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13
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imperious

A

arrogant and domineering.

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14
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impertinent

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not showing proper respect; rude.

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15
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invasive

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tending to spread very quickly and undesirably or harmfully.

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16
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irresolute

A

showing or feeling hesitancy; uncertain.

17
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laudable

A

(of an action, idea, or aim) deserving praise and commendation.

18
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lax

A

not sufficiently strict, severe, or careful.

19
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marginalize

A

reat (a person, group, or concept) as insignificant or peripheral.

20
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panache

A

a stylish, original, and very confident way of doing things that makes people admire you

21
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plodding

A

slow-moving and unexciting.

22
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prosaic

A

having or using the style or diction of prose as opposed to poetry; lacking imaginativeness or originality.

23
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remedial

A

giving or intended as a remedy or cure.

24
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restive

A

(of a person) unable to remain still, silent, or submissive, especially because of boredom or dissatisfaction.

25
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sporadic

A

occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places; scattered or isolated.

26
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stigmatize

A

describe or regard as worthy of disgrace or great disapproval.

27
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undermine

A

erode the base or foundation of (a rock formation).

28
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utterly

A

completely and without qualification; absolutely.

29
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weary

A

feeling or showing extreme tiredness, especially as a result of excessive exertion.

30
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zealous

A

showing great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective.