English Vocab 2 Flashcards

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Impecunious

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Poor

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Emulate

A

match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by imitation.

reproduce the function or action of (a different computer, software system, etc.).

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Prosaic

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lacking imaginativeness or originality.

Commonplace; ordinary

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Bereft

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deprived of or lacking (something).

(of a person) sad and lonely, especially through someone’s death or departure.

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Voluble

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(of a person) talking fluently, readily, or incessantly.

(of speech) fluent

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Frivolous

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not having any serious purpose or value.

(of a person) carefree and superficial.

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Tremulous

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shaking or quivering slightly.

timid; nervous.

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Zealot

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Someone passionately devoted to a cause

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