L1 Flashcards
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Avid [1]
A
Having a strong desire for, to the point of greed.
2
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Avid [2]
A
Eager; Entuasiastic
3
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Brusque
A
Abrupt in manner or speech; gruff
4
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Concise
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Short and to the point
5
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Demean
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To cause a lowering of self-esteem; to lower in reputation or character
6
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Descpicable
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Deserving contempt or scorn
7
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Emulate
A
To try to equal; to imitate
8
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Evoke [1]
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To cal forth; to produce
9
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Evoke [2]
A
To bring to mind, often by suggestion
10
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Excruciating
A
Very painful
11
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Inaugurate [1]
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To install in office with a formal ceremony
12
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Inaugurate [2]
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To begin officially or mark the opening of
13
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Pervade
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To spread throughout
14
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Proprietor
A
An owner of a store or other business
15
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Pseudonym
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A fictitious name used by an author; a pen name