Lesson 18 Flashcards

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Affluence

A

abundance of money; wealth

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2
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Antiquated

A

Old; out of date; obsolete

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3
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Authentic

A

genuine; reliable; trustworthy

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4
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Bolster

A

to boost; support; /// a pillow or cushion

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5
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Cerebral

A

Of or relating to the intellect or the brain

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6
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Connoisseur

A

An expert at something; indivudal with informed and discrminating taste

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7
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Daunting

A

intimidating; frightening; discouraging

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8
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Destitute

A

Utterly lacking; improverished

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9
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Disseminate

A

to spread widely or disperse as in information

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Earnest

A

serious; showing depth and sincerity in feeling

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Exacting

A

rigid or severe in demands; strict; requiring close attention

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12
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fervent

A

passionate; impassioned; ardent

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13
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Gratuitous

A

unwarranted; ;uncalled for

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14
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Impartial

A

fair, equitable; unbiased

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15
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Indifferent

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Without interest: apatethic

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16
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Indeterminable

A

unending; incessant; having on limits

17
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lethargic

A

drowsy; sluggish; lacking energy

18
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mundane

A

worldly; ordinary; banal

19
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Obscure

A

ambiguous; vague; partially hidden

20
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Parochial

A

limited or narrow in scope; provincial

21
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Pithy

A

Brief, but meaningful

22
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Prevalent

A

Widespread; well known; commonly accepted

23
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Quixotic

A

Impractical; fanciful

24
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Reprove

A

To criticize or scold; usually kindly

25
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Sanction

A

Authoritative approval

26
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Spellbinding

A

fascinating; enchanting; mesmerizing

27
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Superfluous

A

unnecessary; excessive

28
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Translucent

A

clear; transparent; lucid

29
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Unyielding

A

Inflexible; firm

30
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Veracity

A

Truthfulness; accuracy