Good Words Flashcards
1
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Husband
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Conserve
2
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Procure
A
Acquire
3
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Upend
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Topple over
4
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Nuances
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Shades and differences
5
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BASE
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(adj.) Mean-spirited, contemptible, or selfish
(adj.) Showing a lack of values or ethics
(adj.) Of inferior value or quality
6
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PETTIFOGGER
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(n) A shifty or unethical lawyer
(n) A person who bickers or quibbles over trivial matters
7
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CONFABULATE
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(v) Chat; talk casually
(v) To make things up; in psychology, to fill in gaps in one’s memory with
“fabulous” stories
8
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FETTER
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(v) Shackle, put in chains, or restrict the freedom of
9
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VAUNT
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(v) Brag about
10
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SOPHOMORIC
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(adj.) Immature; showing lack of judgment
(adj.) Pretentious and immature at the same time
