ela week 10 Flashcards

1
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An expert judge in matters of taste

A

Connoisseur

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2
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Wishing to do what is right, especially to do one’s work well

A

Conscientious

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3
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Discourage someone from doing something, typically by instilling doubt or fear of
consequences

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Deter

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4
Q

A particular form of a language that is peculiar to a specific region or group

A

Dialect

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5
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A period of time in history or a person’s life,
usually marked by notable events

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Epoch

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6
Q

A long and distinct period of history with a particular feature or characteristic

A

era

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7
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A special or instinctive ability to do something well

A

Flair

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8
Q

Come between so as to prevent or alter a result

A

Intervene

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9
Q

Collect or assemble

A

Muster

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10
Q

Having minute spaces or holes through which liquid or air may pass

A

Porous

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11
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The condition of being known or talked about by many people; fame

A

renown

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12
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The way in which someone stands, especially when deliberately adopted

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Stance

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13
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Characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not controlled or calm

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turbulent

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14
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Take in information or ideas and understand fully

A

Assimilate

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15
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An extremely wicked or cruel act, typically one involving physical violence

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Atrocity

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