Lesson 23 Flashcards

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Ambulatory

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Able to walk or move around

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2
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Anarchy

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The absence of government; a state of lawlessness

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3
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Breadth

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The width of something, comprehensive quality

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4
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Cant

A

Secret jargon or slang

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5
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Circumscribed

A

Restricted or limited

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Congeal

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To solidify or to coagulate

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Demagogue

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A person or leader who appeals to passions or prejudices

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dissonance

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Unrelated and harsh combination of sounds, discord

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Dubious

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Doubtful; not clear

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Engrossed

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Completely occupied or absorbed

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Facilitate

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To make less difficult

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12
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Fledgling

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An immature or inexperienced person, a young bird that is ready to fly

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Gilded

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Covered with gold or a golden color; having a background of wealth

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14
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Graphic

A

Vivid

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15
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Introvert

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One who turns inward and concentrates thoughts upon himself

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Jocular

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Jesting or joking

17
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Malcontent

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A person who is constantly dissatisfied and discontented

18
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Misnomer

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Misnaming, use of wrong name

19
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Obstinate

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Unyielding regardless of reason or logic

20
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Prevalent

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Generally or widely accepted, current, or practiced

21
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Prudent

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Wise and careful about practical matters

22
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Pulverize

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To reduce into small pieces, to demolish

23
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Recapitulation

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A summary

24
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Steadfastness

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Quality of being fixed with little chance of moving or changing

25
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Tactile

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Perceptible by touch; capable of being felt