January Vocabulary Words Flashcards
1
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placid
A
peaceful, calm
2
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compensate
A
to pay back; to make up for
3
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inkling
A
a slight indication; a vague notion
4
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spontaneous
A
unplanned, arising natural or from impulse
5
Q
brunt
A
the main force or impact
6
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improvise
A
to compose or perform without preparation
7
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threadbare
A
old and worn, ragged
8
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reconcile
A
to settle; to restore friendship
9
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escalate
A
to increase in extent, volume, number, amount, or intensity
10
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scrutinize
A
to examine closely; to inspect
11
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plagiarism
A
passing off as one’s own writing or materials of another person
12
Q
squander
A
to spend foolishly; to waste
