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Group 8 Flashcards

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1
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accentuate

A

make more noticeable or prominent

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conjectural

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based on or involving conjecture (an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information)

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convivial

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friendly, lively and enjoyable

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decadent

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characterized by or reflecting a state of moral or cultural decline

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egregious

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outstandingly bad; shocking

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evanscent

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soon passing out of sight, memory or existence; quickly fading or disappearing

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flamboyant

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  1. (of a person/their behavior) tending to attract attention because of their exuberance, confidence and stylishness
  2. bright, colorful, very noticeable
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forestall

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prevent or obstruct (an anticipated event or action) by taking advance action

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gainsay

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deny or contradict (a fact or statement)

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galvanize

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  1. shock or excite someone into taking action
  2. coat (iron or steel) with protective layer of zinc
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indiscriminate

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done at random or without careful judgement

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innocuous

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not harmful or offensive

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momentary

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lasting for a very short time; brief

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mundane

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  1. lacking interest of excitement; dull
  2. of this earthly world rather than a heavenly or spiritual one
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nettlesome

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causing annoyance of difficulty

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nullify

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make legally null and void; invalidate

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obviate

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  1. remove (a need or difficulty)
  2. avoid or prevent (something undesirable)
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omnipresent

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widely or constantly encountered; widespread

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oust

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drive our or expel (someone) from a position or place

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palpable

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  1. (of a feeling or atmosphere) so intense as to seem almost tangible
  2. able to be touched or felt
21
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perfidy

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the state of being deceitful and untrustworthy

22
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profuse

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(especially of something offered or discharged) very plentiful; abundant

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pugnacious

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eager or quick to argue, quarrel or fight

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sagacious

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having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgement; wise or shrewd

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sanguine

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optimistic or positive, especially in a bad or difficult situation

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scant

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barely sufficient or adequate

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skulduggery

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underhand, unscrupulous, or dishonest behavior or activities

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trivial

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of little value or importance

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utilitarian

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  1. designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive
  2. relating to or adhering to the doctrine of utilitarianism
30
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vapid

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offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging; bland

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