Diction Questions Flashcards

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1
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the term “cataracts” most likely means?

A

clouded eyes

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2
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“density” means

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cluster of people

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3
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“principles”

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a moral rule or belief

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4
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“inextricably”

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won’t come apart

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5
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“infernal”

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devilish and evil

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6
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harmonizes

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pleasing combination

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7
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disposition

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her nature

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8
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commentator

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pundit

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9
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fix

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trouble

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10
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dreary

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gloomy

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11
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whittling

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breaking down

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12
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pious

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religious

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13
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perplexing

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puzzling

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14
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medium

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television

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15
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blighting

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an disease in a plant, as in a corn blight

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16
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discontentment

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unhappiness

17
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impudent

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disrespectful

18
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ought

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should

19
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confrontation

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an open conflict of opposing ideas

20
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industry

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hard work