Lesson I Vocab Flashcards

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Licentious

A

morally unrestrained or worldly desires.
Sny: immoral, lewd
Ant: chaste, pure

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Numismatist

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A coin collector

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Paucity

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a scarcity; a lack
Sny: insufficiency
Ant: abundance

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Fatalistic

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believing that all events on life are inevitable and determined by fate. Believing in fate.

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Obtrude

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to force oneself into a situation. (b&b Misour Dā€™ Arche :) song)
Syn: impose, intrude
Ant: extricate

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Pensive

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dreamily thoughtful
Syn: reflective, meditative
Ant: silly, frivolous

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Lackadaisical

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Uninterested, listless
Syn: spiritless, apathetic, languid
Ant: enthusiastic, inspired

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Alienate

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To turn away feelings or affections
Syn: estrange, set against
Ant: endear, unite

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Elated

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In high spirits, proud and joyful
Syn: overjoyed
Ant: depressed

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Epigram

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A witty saying expressing a single thought or observation

Syn: aphorism, Bon mot, quip

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