ETS Powerprep Flashcards

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patent

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obvious

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arcane

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mysterious, opaque

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forgery

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an illegal copy of a document, painting, etc., or the crime of making such copies

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vexation

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worry or anger

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5
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taciturn

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usually speaking very little

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mendacity

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the act of not telling the truth

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startling

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surprising and sometimes worrying

alarmierend

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distill

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To distill something said or written is to reduce it but keep the most important part

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pristine

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original and pure; not spoiled or worn from use

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