Lesson 16 Flashcards

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1
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Coin collector

A

Numismatic

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A bow or similar gesture expressing deep respect

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Obeisance

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A funeral right or ceremony

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Obsequy

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To force oneself upon others unmasked or unwanted; to push out

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Obtrude

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5
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Monster or hideous being

A

Ogre

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6
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A narcotic; anything causing sleep or bringing relief

Name antonym

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Opiate

Any: stimulate

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7
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To swing or move back-and-forth like pendulum

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Oscillate

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Marked by a conspicuous, showy, or pretentious display

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Ostentatious

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To drive out; expel; dispossess

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Oust

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10
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To calm down

Name antonym

A

Pacify

Ant: incite, agitate

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11
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Song of praise or joy

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Paean

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12
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Something that covers or conceals

A

Palls

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13
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Pale; faint in color

Name antonym

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Pallid

Ant: hearty, robust

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Obvious; capable of being touched or felt

Name antonym

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Palpable

Ant: obscure, unclear

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15
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Favoritism buy a boss shown toward a relative

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Hepotism

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