English Exam Vocab 2 Flashcards
1
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Anomaly
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A deviation from the norm; an odd or peculiar occurance
2
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Vitriolic
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Harsh in tone; bitterly critical
3
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Expiate
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To make amends for
4
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Comprise
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To include or consist of; contain
5
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Eidetic
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Pertaining to extraordinarily detailed and vivid recall
6
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Foist
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To pass off as genuine or valuable
7
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Plethora
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An overabundance; excess
8
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Flippancy
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Disrespect
9
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Accoutrement
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An accessory item of dress or equipment
10
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Platitude
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An obvious remark; a cliché
11
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Scullion
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A servant for menial tasks
12
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Quotidian
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Everyday; commonplace
13
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Antediluvian
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Extremely old; antiquated
14
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Strigent
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Restrictive; imposing demanding standards
15
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Sanctimonious
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Showing false piety or riteousness
