Diploma Preparation - 1 Flashcards

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ubiquitous

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omnipresence

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2
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uncouth

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lacking good manners/grace

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3
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ungainly

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clumsy, awkward

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4
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urbane

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courteous and refined in manner

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5
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usurp

A

take power/importance illegally/by force

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6
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vacuous

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mindless

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7
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vapid

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dull, uninteresting

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8
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venal

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willing to accept bribes

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9
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venerable

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commanding great respect due to age, wisdom, and character

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10
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verbose

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wordy

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11
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vigilant

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watchful, alert

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12
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vindicate

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clear of blame or suspicion

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13
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virulent

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(of disease or poison) harmful

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14
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wayward

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following no particular principle and doing whatever is desired

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15
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wry

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sarcastic (clever/grim) humour

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16
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zealot

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person filled with passion