First 50 Flashcards
1
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Artisan
A
Skilled worker
2
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Adulation
A
High praise or admiration
3
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Pedant
A
Nerd ; only gets his knowledge from books
4
Q
Philistine
A
Uncultured person only interested in materialistic possessions
5
Q
Paragon
A
Model of perfection
6
Q
Ascetic
A
Practicing self-denial
7
Q
Ostracize
A
To ban from public
8
Q
Sycophant
A
One who sucks uo
9
Q
Parsimony
A
Stinginess, frugality
10
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Impertinent
A
Insulting)
11
Q
Conflagration
A
Great fire
12
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Maelstrom
A
Whirlpool, turbulent or violent situation
13
Q
Torpor
A
Slugishness
14
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Carnage
A
Destruction of life (Carn = fresh/meat)
15
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Unwanted
A
Unuccustomed unexpected or unusual
16
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Indolent
A
Lazy
17
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Iridescent
A
Displaying rainbow like colors
18
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Veracious
A
Truthful
19
Q
Substantiate
A
To confirm
20
Q
Incredulity
A
Disbelief (cred = believe)