Lesson 7 Flashcards
1
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adroit (adj)
A
skillful; clever
2
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macroscopic (adj)
A
visible to the naked eye
3
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fatuous (adj)
A
foolish; inane
4
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bovine (adj)
A
pertaining to cows or cattle
5
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ferret (v)
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to search or drive out
6
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affectation (n)
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a phony attitude; pose
7
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knell (n)
A
a sound made by a bell, often rung slowly for a death or funeral
8
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dichotomy (n)
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a division into two parts
9
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callow (adj)
A
young and inexperienced
10
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laconic (adj)
A
using few words; short; concise
11
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quiddity (n)
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an essential quality
12
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patent (adj)
A
evident or obvious
13
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peccadillo (n)
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a minor offense; a misdeed
14
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sagacious (adj)
A
wise; having keen perception and sound judgement
15
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rationalize (v)
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to make an excuse for