English 25-26 Flashcards

1
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nonconformist

A

a person who doesn’t behave according to generally accepted customs and ideas; someone who acts and thinks differently from most others

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2
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burly

A

Large in body; sturdy

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3
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amble

A

walk at a slow pace

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4
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prevail

A

win a victory; triumph; overcome

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5
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exaggerate

A

make something seem bigger, better, or worse than it really is; overstate

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6
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humility

A

having a modest view of oneself; humbleness

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7
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lag

A

fail to keep up; fall behind

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8
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indisputable

A

impossible to question; undeniable

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9
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valiant

A

Brave; courageous

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10
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parody

A

a (usually humorous) imitation of a particular writer, artist, genre

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