Lesson 8 Vocab Flashcards

1
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intentional deceit in speech or conduct

A

duplicity

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2
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to falsely represent

A

belie

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3
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amusing in an odd or whimsical way

A

droll

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4
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to lessen in violence or intensity

A

abate

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5
Q

performed with such ease and skill as to appear insincere

A

glib

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6
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to detest; to hate strongly

A

abhor

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7
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a fully trained and qualified worker

A

journeyman

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8
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to distribute; to give out sparingly

A

dole

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9
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readily changeable in form, shape, or meaning

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protean

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10
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the whole range or extent

A

gamut

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11
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conformity to accepted standards of conduct; proper behavior

A

decorum

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12
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one who is outgoing; one who is energized rather than drained by interactions with others

A

extrovert

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13
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to spread or transmit, especially by reproduction

A

propagate

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14
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a crude dummy or image representing a hated person or group

A

effigy

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15
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stern; severe; plain

A

austere

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16
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what are these synonyms/antonyms for: deception: straightforwardness

A

duplicity

17
Q

what are these synonyms/antonyms for: contradict, misrepresent: prove, show

A

belie

18
Q

what are these synonyms/antonyms for: quaint

A

droll

19
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what are these synonyms/antonyms for: subside, decrease: intensify, increase

A

abate

20
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what are these synonyms/antonyms for: slick, artful: sincere

A

glib

21
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what are these synonyms/antonyms for: apprentice, neophyte (antonyms)

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journeyman

22
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what are these synonyms/antonyms for: hoard (antonym)

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dole

23
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what are these synonyms/antonyms for: versatile, mutable: fixed

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protean

24
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what are these synonyms/antonyms for: propriety: inappropriateness

A

decorum

25
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what are these synonyms/antonyms for: introvert (antonym)

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extrovert

26
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what are these synonyms/antonyms for: strict, unadorned: luxurious, indulgent

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austere