Lesson 7 Flashcards

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adroit (adj)

A

skillful; clever

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macroscopic (adj)

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visible to the naked eye

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fatuous (adj)

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foolish; inane

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bovine (adj)

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pertaining to cows or cattle

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ferret (v)

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to search or drive out

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affectation (n)

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a phony attitude; pose

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knell (n)

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a sound made by a bell, often rung slowly for a death or funeral

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dichotomy (n)

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a division into two parts

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callow (adj)

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young and inexperienced

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laconic (adj)

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using few words; short; concise

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quiddity (n)

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an essential quality

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12
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patent (adj)

A

evident or obvious

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peccadillo (n)

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a minor offense; a misdeed

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sagacious (adj)

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wise; having keen perception and sound judgement

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rationalize (v)

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to make an excuse for

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