Ivy Global, Deck 09 Flashcards

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imminent (adj.)

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about to happen, occur, take place very soon.

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impending (adj.)

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about to happen, occur, take place very soon.

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inevitable (adj.)

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unavoidable, unable to be prevented

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reminisce (v./n.)

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to recall the past, particularly pleasant memories; recollection.

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nostalgia (n.)

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longing for the past.

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remorse (n.)

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a feeling of deep regret.

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homage (n.)

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respect, tribute, honor.

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antiquated (adj.)

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old-fashioned, out-of-date

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archaic (adj.)

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ancient, old-fashioned.

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obsolete (adj.)

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not current, no longer in use, out-of-date.

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renovate (v.)

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to renew, to restore to a better condition

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novelty (n.)

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(1.) the state of being new or interesting, (2) a new product.

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intuition (n.)

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instinctive, irrational knowledge.

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insinuate (v.)

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to make an indirect, often negative, suggestion.

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allege (v.)

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to declare, report.

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illuminate (v.)

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to shed light upon, to make clear.

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clarity (n.)

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clearness, ability to be understood.

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fathom (v.)

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to come to understand.

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feasible (adj.)

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achievable, possible, able to be done.

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integrity (n.)

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wholeness, unity, honesty.