English Voc 8 Flashcards

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Allege

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to assert without proof or confirmation

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Allude

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to refer to casually or indirectly

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Compatible

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able to get along or work well together,capable of use with some other

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Brevity

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conciseness

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Composure

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mental calmness

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Detached

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emotionally remove; calm and objective; indifferent

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Detriment

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injury or damage

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Engender

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to cause or produce

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Enigma

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puzzle

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Ephemeral

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short lived, temporary

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Fluctuate

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to move or constantly change, as between two points, ideas, etc.

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Gullible

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easily duped, fooled or imposed upon

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Heresy

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opinion contrary to popular belief; opinion contrary to accepted religion

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Incorrigible

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not correctable

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Incumbent

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the holder of an office;(ADJ.) resting or laying upon

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Lethargic

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drowsy, dull; heavy

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Methodical

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systematic

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Nominal

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so small, slight, the like as to be hardly worth the name

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Omnipotent

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almighty, having unlimited power or authority; all powerful

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Pensive

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dreamily thoughtful; expressing thoughtfulness with sadness