English 1-7 Flashcards

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1
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abstract

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hard to understand.

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2
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bizarre

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strikingly odd in appearance or style

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3
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cajole

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to persuade by pleasant words or false promises

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4
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decadence

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decay; decline

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5
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abysmal

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extremely bad

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6
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fastidious

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hard to please

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7
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garner

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to gather and store away; to collect

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8
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hedonist

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one who lives solely for pleasure

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9
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laconic

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brief or terse in speech; using few words.

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10
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imminent

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about to occur.

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meager

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thin; lean; of poor quality or small amount.

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12
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obsolete

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out-of-date

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13
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pariah

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an outcast

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14
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quandary

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condition of being doubtful or confused

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15
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belittle

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to make something seem less important

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16
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dearth

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shortage

17
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cache

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– a hiding place; something hidden in a hiding place

18
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ebb

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to decline

19
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facilitate

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to make easy; to bring about

20
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kindle

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to inspire; to catch fire