Lesson 25 words Definition first Flashcards

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1
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Secret, mysterious

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arcane

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2
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simple objects showing human workmanship

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artifacts

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3
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to make amends

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atome

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4
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immature, inexperienced

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callow

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5
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loud noise or shouting

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clamor

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6
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to condone or to give approval

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countenance

KOUN tuh nuns

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7
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an aimless and superficial follower of the arts, a dabbler

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dilettante

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8
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premonition of evil, an ominous omen

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foreboding

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9
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one who forfeits professional integrity in exchange for money or reward

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hack

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10
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to interfere with or to obstruct the progress

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impede

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11
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not open to question or doubt

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indubitable

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12
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critical or abusive language: violent abuse

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invective

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13
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one who tries to do good for mankind: lover of mankind

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philanthropist

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14
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something that comes before, forerunner

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precursor

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15
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to take great pleasure or delight in

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relish

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16
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the art of using words effectively in speaking or writing: inflated language

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rhetoric

17
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strictness, severity

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rigor

18
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a sleepwalker

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somnambulist

19
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to block, to present an obstical

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stymie

20
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moderately warm, lacking in passion, force, or animation

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tepid

21
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disheveled in appearance

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unkempt

22
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lacking content: marked by a lack of intelligence

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vacuous

23
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changed in appearance by using or applying different colors

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variegated

24
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forcefully expressing emotion or conviction

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vehement

25
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one who embrace a cause and supports it with vigor

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zealot