Lesson XII Vocab Flashcards

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Deluge

A

A flood, an overwhelming rush
Syn: inundation, surge
Ant: drought, dearth

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Catholic

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Universal, wide-ranging
Syn: broad
Ant: provincial, limited, parochial

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Eerie

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Weird, mysterious, strange and frightening
Syn: creepy, sinister
Ant: common, ordinary

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Martial

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Warlike, relating to military

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Anthropomorphic

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Attributing human characteristics or qualities to objects, animals, or gods

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Beneficiary

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One who receives benefits

Syn: recipient, heir

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Careen

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To swerve or lurch from side to side while in motion

Syn: tilt

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Aplomb

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Self-confidence
Syn: assurance, poise
Ant: awkwardness

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Guile

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Slyness and cunning in dealing with others (Ian☺)
Syn: craftiness, astuteness
Ant: honesty

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Modicum

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A small amount
Syn: bit
Ant: abundance

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Fester

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To grow embittered over time, to rot

Syn: aggravate, worsen

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Languish

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To become weak or or feeble; to lose strength
Syn: wither, fade
Ant: thrive

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Pall

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Something that covers or conceals

Syn: shroud

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Havoc

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Great destruction, chaos
Syn: mayhem, disorder
Ant: order

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Rancid

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Having bad taste or smell, spoiled
Syn: rotten, repulsive
Ant: fresh

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