Lesson 7 Flashcards

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1
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macroscopic

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visible to the naked eye

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fatuous

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foolish, inane

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3
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bovine

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pertaining to cows or cattle

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4
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ferret

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to search or drive out

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5
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affectation

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a phony attitude, pose

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6
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knell

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

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7
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dichotomy

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a division into two parts

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8
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callow

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young and inexperienced

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9
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laconic

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using few words, short, concise

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10
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quiddity

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an essential quality

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11
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patent

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evident or obvious

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12
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peccadillo

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a minor offense; a misdeed

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13
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sagacious

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wise; having keen perception and sound judgement

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14
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rationalize

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to make an excuse for

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15
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adroit

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skillful, clever

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