English Voc 1 Flashcards
1
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Abortive
A
failing to accomplish an intended aim or purpose;only partially or imperfectly developed
2
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Absurd
A
contrary to reason
3
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Bedlam
A
a state of confusion
4
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Belie
A
contradict
5
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Cacophony
A
harsh sounding
6
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Callous
A
unfeeling
7
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Debilitate
A
to make weak
8
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Debutante
A
a young women who has just made her formal interest into society Q
9
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Edifice
A
a building or structure
10
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Eclectic
A
selective in choosing from a variety of sources
11
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Fabricate
A
to make up or invent
12
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Gamut
A
an entire range or series
13
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Hamper
A
obstruct
14
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Iconoclast
A
one who seeks to overthrow popular or traditional belief, ideas
15
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Ignominious
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marked with or full of disgrace
16
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Jeopardize
A
to risk
17
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Labyrinth
A
a maze
18
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Mangnanimous
A
generous in forgiving
19
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Nadir
A
the lowest point or time of greatest depression
20
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Obliterate
A
to erase or blot out; to render imperceptible
