Isee practice words 2 Flashcards

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ascertain

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determine

to learn or find out

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discern

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distinguish

to detect or identify

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3
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disclose

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reveal

to make known to the public

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4
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amble

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stroll

to walk in a free and relaxed way

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5
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drone

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buzz

to make a continuous low buzzing sound

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passive

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inactive

not taking an active part

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elucidate

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explain

to make clear or understandable

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steadfast

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firm

not changing

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9
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sage

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wise

very wise

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10
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specify

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stipulate

go into more detail

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vocation

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calling

a desire to do something

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despondent

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sad

very sad and without hope

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13
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impenetrable

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hard to understand

impossible to understand

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14
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esoteric

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very specialized

hard to understand

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succinct

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short and to the point

using few words to get your point across

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chief

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most important

17
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obstacle

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impediment

something that makes things more difficult

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convoluted

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twisted or complex

very complicated

19
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lampoon

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comedy, satire

to mock or make fun of

20
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trepidation

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fear

a feeling of fear that causes hesitation

21
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ghastly

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horrible

very bad

22
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censured

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disapproval

strong criticism

23
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cacophony

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dissonance

unpleasant loud sounds

24
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diminution

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reduction

process of becoming less

25
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revere

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esteem

to have great respect for someone or something

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congeal

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coagulate

to change from a fluid to a solid

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detrimental

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harmful

causing damage