Feb 2013 Flashcards
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Prestige [3]
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1) high status; respected by many 2) widely recognised as important 3) the power to influence
2
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Onomastic [1]
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The study of proper terms and its origins
3
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Atavism [2]
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1) A characteristic that reappears after several generations of absence 2) the return of habit after an absence
4
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Slink [2]
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1) to move in a quiet, furtive manner; sneak 2) to give birth prematurely (esp. calfs)
5
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Premature [1]
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Occurring before the assigned time, esp unexpectedly early
6
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Reproach [2]
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1) to put the blame on someone 2) to shame; disgrace
7
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Brink [2]
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1) the very edge of a cliff 2) the verge of something about to begin
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Precipice [2]
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1) extreme steep mass of rock 2) the brink of a disastrous situation
