Deck 38 Flashcards

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ribald

A

indecent or vulgar; off-color

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rife

A

occurring frequently; widespread; common; swarming

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rivet

A
  • to engross; to hold firmly

- figuratively: to transfix

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rogue

A

a criminally dishonest person; a scoundrel (miscreant)

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rout

A

to put to flight; to scatter; to cause a huge defeat

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rudimentary

A

basic; crude; unformed or undeveloped

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rue

A

to mourn; to regret

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ruminate

A

to contemplate; to ponder; to mull over

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rustic

A

rural; lacking urban comforts or sophistication; primitive

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rusticate

A

spend time in the country

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saccharine

A

sweet; excessively or disgustingly sweet

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sacrilege

A

a violation of something sacred; blasphemy

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sacrosanct

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sacred; held to be inviolable

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sagacious

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discerning; shrewd; keen in judgment; wise

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salient

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sticking out; conspicuous; leaping

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sally

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a sudden rushing attack; an excursion; an expedition; a repartee; a clever rejoinder

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salutary

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healthful; remedial; curative

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sanction

A

official permission or approval; endorsement; penalty; punitive measure

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sardonic

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mocking; scornful

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savant

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a scholar; a knowledgeable and learned person

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scant

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limited; meager; barely sufficient

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scintillate

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to sparkle; either literally or figuratively

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scrupulous

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strict; careful; hesitant for ethical reasons

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scrutinize

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to examine very carefully

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secede

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to withdraw from an alliance