Lesson 2 Flashcards

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1
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What does animosity mean?

A

a strong feeling of hatred

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2
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What does antediluvian mean?

A

something that is out of date

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3
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What is an antithesis?

A

the state of two opposites

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4
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What is an aplomb?

A

confident/complete poise

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5
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What is an apologist?

A

someone who defends things like religions or organizations from criticism

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6
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What is an apparatus?

A

equipment for activities

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7
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What is an apparition?

A

a spirit of a dead person

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8
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What is an apititude?

A

a natural ability

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9
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What is an ardor?

A

a strong feeling of eagerness

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10
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What is an armada?

A

a fleet of ships

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11
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What does articulate mean?

A

to be able to express speech clearly

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12
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What is an aspiration?

A

a goal

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13
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What does atone mean?

A

to do something good to show sorrow

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14
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What is an audacity?

A

a confident and daring quality

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15
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What does audible mean?

A

to be hard to hear

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16
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What does auspicious mean?

A

to show or suggest promising sucess

17
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What does austere mean?

A

to have an unapproachable quality

18
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What is an austerity?

A

a simple and plain quality

19
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What is an avarice?

A

a strong desire for wealth or gain

20
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What is a bailiff

A

a officer in a court of law