F16-20 Flashcards
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banish
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- send (someone) away from a country or place as an official punishment.
- get rid of (something unwanted).
2
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bridle
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- show one’s resentment or anger, especially by throwing up one’s head and drawing in one’s chin.
- put a bridle on (a horse).
Anyone would bridle at such insults
3
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comply
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act in accordance with a wish or command.
4
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curtail
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reduce in extent or quantity; impose a restriction on.
The new laws are an effort to curtail illegal drug use
5
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elucidate
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make (something) clear; explain.
6
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fester
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- (of a wound or sore) become septic; suppurate.
- (of a negative feeling or a problem) become worse or more intense, especially through long-term neglect or indifference.
Letting matters fester often leads to a bigger problem later
7
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immure
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enclose or confine (someone) against their will.
He was immured in a dark room
8
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improvise
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- create and perform (music, drama, or verse) spontaneously or without preparation.
- produce or make (something) from whatever is available.
He invited actors to improvise dialogue
9
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inscrutable vs unscrupulous
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impossible to understand or interpret.
vs
no moral principles
10
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premeditate
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think out or plan (an action, especially a crime) beforehand.
11
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reconcile
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- restore friendly relations between.
- make (one account) consistent with another, especially by allowing for transactions begun but not yet completed.
12
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relinquish
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voluntarily cease to keep or claim; give up.
13
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ruminate
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- think deeply about something.
- (of a ruminant) chew the cud.
we sat ruminating on the nature of existence
14
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skittish
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- (of a person) playfully frivolous or unpredictable.
- (of an animal, especially a horse) nervous or excitable; easily scared.
He is very skittish and often backs away from confrontations
15
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synoptic
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taking or involving a comprehensive mental view.
forming a general summary
A synoptic outline of the contents
16
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vociferous
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expressing or characterized by vehement opinions; loud and forceful.
Voice ferous
17
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acclaim
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praise enthusiastically and publicly.
The conference was acclaimed as a considerable success
18
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ascertain
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find (something) out for certain; make sure of.
19
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contentious
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causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial.
Socio-economic plan had been the subject of contentious debate
20
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disingenuous
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not candid or sincere, typically by pretending that one knows less about something than one really does.
Disingenuous individuals usually become successful by misleading others
21
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divulge
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make known (private or sensitive information).
Doctors must be careful to not divulge confidential information about their patient
22
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fallacious
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based on a mistaken belief.
23
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foolhardy
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recklessly bold or rash.
24
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incessant
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(of something regarded as unpleasant) continuing without pause or interruption.
the cry of the child wasincessant
Unceasing
25
inveterate
having a particular habit, activity, or interest that is long-established and unlikely to change.
Inert
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petulant
(of a person or their manner) childishly sulky or bad-tempered.
27
pithy
1. (of language or style) terse and vigorously expressive. Short, concise, compact
my question will be brief and pithy
2. (of a fruit or plant) containing much pith.
28
pliant
1. easily bent.
2. easily influenced or directed; yielding.
Ply is easily bent
29
tarnish
1. damage or harm done to something.
2. dullness of color; loss of brightness.
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tepid
1. (especially of a liquid) only slightly warm; lukewarm.
2. showing little enthusiasm.
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vexation
the state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried.
32
vexation
the state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried.
33
abet
encourage or assist (someone) to do something wrong, in particular to commit a crime.
he was not guilty of murder but was guilty of aiding and abetting others
34
acquisitive
excessively interested in acquiring money or material things.
35
aversion
a strong dislike or disinclination.
they made plain their aversion to the use of force
Avoid
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blithe
showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered to be callous or improper.
He showed blithe disregard for the rights of others. He was blithe about the risks to his health
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contempt
the feeling that a person or a thing is worthless or beneath consideration.
38
dawdle
waste time; be slow.
she mustn't dawdle—she had to make the call now
Idle
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dissident
a person who opposes official policy, especially that of an authoritarian state
Dikkat issi ko hoti hai
40
erratic
not even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable.
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irksome
irritating; annoying.
42
manacle
one of two metal bands joined by a chain, for fastening a person's hands or ankles./shackles
handcuff
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modest
1. unassuming in the estimation of one's abilities or achievements.
2. (of an amount, rate, or level) relatively moderate, limited, or small
44
noxious
harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant.
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pernicious
having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way
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predicament
a difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation.
The club's financial predicament
47
prolix
(of speech or writing) using or containing too many words; tediously lengthy.
48
scorn
a feeling and expression of contempt or disdain for someone or something.
49
subordinate
of less or secondary importance.
50
unseemly
(of behavior or actions) not proper or appropriate.
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unseemly
(of behavior or actions) not proper or appropriate.
52
veritable
used for emphasis, often to qualify a metaphor.
Early 1970s witnessed a veritable price explosion
53
acolyte
a person assisting a priest in a religious service or procession.
54
anoint
1. smear or rub with oil, typically as part of a religious ceremony.
2. nominate or choose (someone) as successor to or leading candidate for a position.
55
coercion
the action or practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats.
56
dissent
hold or express opinions that are at variance with those commonly or officially held.
These dissents come from prominent scientists and should not be ignored
57
dubious
1. hesitating or doubting.
2. not to be relied upon; suspect.
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ebullient
cheerful and full of energy.
59
fallible
capable of making mistakes or being wrong.
Experts can be fallible
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gawky
nervously awkward and ungainly.
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inveigle
persuade (someone) to do something by means of deception or flattery.
She inveigled him to write the letter.
62
jettison
abandon or discard (someone or something that is no longer wanted).
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mendacity
untruthfulness.
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munificent
characterized by or displaying great generosity.
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parochial
having a limited or narrow outlook or scope.
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pedestrian
1. a person walking rather than travelling in a vehicle.
2. lacking inspiration or excitement; dull.
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prevaricate
speak or act in an evasive way.
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recrudescent
break out again; recur.
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temporal
1. relating to worldly as opposed to spiritual affairs; secular.
2. relating to time.
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abreast
1.side by side and facing the same way. 2. alongside or level with something.
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confound
1. cause surprise or confusion in (someone), especially by not according with their expectations.
2. mix up (something) with something else.
Inflation figure confounded economic analysts
72
digression
a temporary departure from the main subject in speech or writing.
I have digressed a little from my original plan
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discrepancy
an illogical or surprising lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts.
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duplicitous
deceitful.
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expedient
(of an action) convenient and practical although possibly improper or immoral.
They found it expedient to negotiate with the terrorists
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glum
looking or feeling dejected; morose.
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harbinger
a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another./indicator
78
libertine
1.a person, especially a man, who freely indulges in sensual pleasures without regard to moral principles.
2. a freethinker in matters of religion.
79
manifest
1. show (a quality or feeling) by one's acts or appearance; demonstrate.
2. a document listing a ship's contents, cargo, passengers, and crew, for the use of customs officers.
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modish
conforming to or following what is currently popular and fashionable.
81
pious
1. devoutly religious.
2. (of a hope) sincere but unlikely to be fulfilled.
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providential
1. occurring at a favorable time; opportune.
2. involving divine foresight or providence.
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prowess
1. skill or expertise in a particular activity or field.
2. bravery in battle.
84
schism
a split or division between strongly opposed sections or parties, caused by differences in opinion or belief.
85
slander
make false and damaging statements about (someone).
86
stalwart
loyal, reliable, and hard-working.
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supplicate
ask or beg for something earnestly or humbly.
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terse
sparing in the use of words; abrupt.
When Jessie is angry, she only gives terse responses.
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vanquish
defeat thoroughly./conquer
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woeful
1. characterized by, expressive of, or causing sorrow or misery.
2. very bad; deplorable.
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malfeasance
wrongdoing, especially (US) by a public official.
