Lesson 25 26 32 Flashcards

1
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Derive

A

To obtain from a source

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2
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Sustain

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To support

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3
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Inclination

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Tendency toward

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4
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Prudence

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Carefulness

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5
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Denote

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To indicate

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6
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Indefatigable

A

Never tired

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7
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Perpetual

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Endlessly

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8
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Bestow

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To give as a gift

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9
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Oblivion

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The state of being forgotten

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10
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Resolve

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To make a firm decision

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11
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Irrevocable

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Conclusively

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12
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Repose

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To relax or rest

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13
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Ameliorate

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To make better

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14
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Faculty

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The ability to act or do

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15
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Ardent

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Passionately

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16
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Countenance

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Appearance

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17
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Sullen

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Gloomy

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18
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Pedantry

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A vain display learning

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19
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Dejection

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A state of depression

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20
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Zealot

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Fanatic

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21
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Wry

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Clever or grim sense of humor

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22
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Wayward

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Selfish, stubborn

23
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Virulent

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Poisonous

24
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Virtuoso

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One with exceptional musical skill

25
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Ungainly

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Clumsy

26
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Tout

A

Easily managed or controlled

27
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Tirade

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Critical speech

28
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Stupefy

A

Bewilder

29
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Scope

A

Opportunity range

30
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Charismatic

A

Exercises a compelling charm that inspires devotion in others

31
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Remorse

A

Deep and painful regret

32
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Obscure

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Not discovered or known about; uncertain

33
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Cryptic

A

Having a meaning that’s mysterious obscure

34
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Irate

A

Feeling or characterized by great anger

35
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Belied

A

Disguise, or contradict; failed to fulfill or justify

36
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Dilatory

A

Slow to act

37
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Exploit

A

Using in an unfair or selfish way

38
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Steadfast

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Resolutely, or dutifully firm and unwaverin

39
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Eloquence

A

Fluent speech

40
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Cull

A

To select

41
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Forbear

A

To refrain

42
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Amiable

A

Friendly

43
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Castigate

A

Reprimand someone severely

44
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Egotism

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The practice of talking and thinking about oneself excessively because of an undue sense of self-importance

45
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Combatant

A

Fighter

46
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Alussion

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Indirect reference

47
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Creek

A

Small body of water

48
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Faze

A

To be disturbed

49
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Manor

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Estate

50
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Precede

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To come before

51
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Rein

A

Leather straps used to control a horse

52
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Reign

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Period of rule

53
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Anomaly

A

Exception

54
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Conceive

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Form or devise a plan