Deck 31 Flashcards by Precious Siddiquee

Q

LARGESS

A

the generous giving of lavish gifts

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LEGERDEMAIN

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deception, slight-of-hand

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PLATITUDE

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an uninspired remark, cliché

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PROMULGATE

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to proclaim, make known

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PROSCRIBE

A

to condemn, outlaw

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QUERULOUS

A

whiny, complaining

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QUIXOTIC

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idealistic, impractical

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RIFE

A

abundant

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SERENDIPITY

A

good luck

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STOLID

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unemotional, stoical

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STUPEFY

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to astonish

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TENUOUS

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having little substance or strength

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TRENCHANT

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Sharp keen incisive

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UNCTUOUS

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smooth or greasy in texture, appearance, manner

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UPBRAID

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to criticize or scold severely

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VILIFY

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to lower in importance, defame

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VISCOUS

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not free flowing, syrupy

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VITRIOLIC

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harsh or corrosive in tone

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BERATE

A

to criticize strongly

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PHILISTINE

A

uncultured person

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EMBEZZLE

A

defraud; steal

Q

GUILE

A

cunning; craftiness

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JINGOISTIC

A

chauvinistic: fanatically patriotic.

Q

REDRESS

A

put right something that was wrong

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WILY

A

cunning