Lewis Words 2 Flashcards

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Periphery

A

The edge of something or the boundary

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2
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Sparse

A

Thinly scattered or in short supply

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3
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Brittle

A

Weak or easily broken

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4
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Complex

A

Difficult or complicated

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5
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Gullible

A

Easily persuaded to believe something. Believes everything.

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6
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Illusion

A

Something that you think is real but is not

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7
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Unique

A

One of a kind, not seen very often

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8
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Inane

A

Foolish or silly

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9
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Imbecile

A

Idiot

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10
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Initial

A

The beginning of something

Adjective

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10
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Innocuous

A

Harmless (eg spider)

Adjective

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10
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Consultation

A

Appointment to seek professional advice

Noun

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11
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Conclude

A

To end something or decide something

Verb

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12
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Desolate

A

A place being empty or extremely unhappy

Adjective

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13
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Elated

A

Very happy or excited

Adjective

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14
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Lament

A

Express disappointment or sadness

Verb

15
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Content

A

Very happy or satisfied

Adjective

16
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Adverse

A

To have a harmful or negative effect

Adjective

17
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Insolent

A

Being rude or disrespectful

Adjective

18
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Learned

A

Deeply / well read

Adjective