English Voc 5 Flashcards

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Adhernet

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sticking;clinging; attached or joined, though normally separate(N) follower, supporter

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Adroit

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skillful, expert in the use of hands or mind

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Blatant

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brawling; clamorous; noisy; offensively obtrusive; coarse

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Charisma

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appealing to other people; charm

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Clique

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a small, exclusive group of people

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Demeanor

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the way a person behaves, overall impression made by comportment

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Denounce

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to condemn, criticize

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Eloquence

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expressiveness; persuasive speech

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Elucidate

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to clarify, explain

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Filial

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of or relating to son or daughter

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Gregarious

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living together in a herd or group; sociable, seeking the company of others

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Implication

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that which is hinted or suggested; hint; suggestion

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Impunity

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without punishment; freedom from punishment, harm or loss

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Materialism

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the tendency to give undue importance to material interests

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Obviate

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to meet or anticipate and dispose of; make unnecessary

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Parsimonious

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stingy, miserly

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Parody

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humorous imitation; travesty

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Pathetic

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affecting or exciting emotion esp. pity or sorrow; pitiful

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Raze

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to lay level with the ground; demolish, to overthrow, destroy

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Sanction

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solemn ratification; that which induces observance of law or custom; a coercive measure; support(V) to support