English Vocab Flashcards

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Plausible

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ADJ

Believable, reasonable, appearing true

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2
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Sequel

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NOUN

follow up or continuation

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3
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Facetious

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ADJ

humorous, not meant silly

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4
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Cower

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VERB

to crouch or shrink in fear or terror

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5
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Pulverize

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VERB

to grind or pound into dust; to destroy

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6
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Intrigue

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NOUN

To plot or scheme; an underhanded plot

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7
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Ample

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ADJ

more than enough; spacious, large

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Disdain

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VERB

contempt; to scorn or disrespect

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9
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Prodigal

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ADJ

extravagant; lavish, or a person who is extravagant

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10
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Aghast

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ADJ

filled with amazement because of terror or fear

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11
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Ethical

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ADJ

having to do with morals and values

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12
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Apparition

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NOUN

Ghost or ghostly figure

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13
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Volatile

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ADJ

Highly changeable, explosive

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14
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Assert

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VERB

to declare or state as true; maintain; defend

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15
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Jurisdiction

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NOUN

an area of authority or control

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16
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Plebeian

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ADJ

common or low class; person of low class

17
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Epitaph

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NOUN

And inscription on a tombstone

18
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Indiscriminate

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ADJ

Unselective; without restraint or control

19
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Inaudible

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ADJ

unable to hear

20
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Proximity

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NOUN

Close or near

21
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Etymology

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AUD= to hear
JURI= right, law
DICT= word, speak
PROX= near
SEQU, SECU= follow