Ivy Global, Deck 05 (081-100) Flashcards

1
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bleak

A

hopeless, despondent

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2
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dread

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to feel great fear

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3
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grim

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(1) gloomy

(2) relentless

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4
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ail

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to be sick

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5
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deteriorate

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to become worse

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6
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falter

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to stumble, lose momentum or strength

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7
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relinquish

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to give up

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8
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concede

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(1) to give up

(2) to admit to be true

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9
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pessimist

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a person who expects a bad outcome

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10
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optimist

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a person who expects a good outcome

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11
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versatile

A

(1) adaptable, flexible

(2) multi-talented, well-rounded

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12
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apt

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appropriate, fitting, suitable

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13
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capacity

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(1) the ability

(2) the maximum amount that something can hold

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14
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merit

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(1) quality

(2) to deserve recognition

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15
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surpass

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to exceed

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16
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feat

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an achievement

17
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exuberance

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being full of energy, excitement, eagerness

18
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bliss

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extreme happiness

19
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ecstasy

A

extreme happiness

20
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elation

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extreme happiness