List 12 Flashcards

1
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augment

A

increase

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2
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insouciant

A

indifferent

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3
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circumlocution

A

indirect or roundabout expression

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4
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allusion

A

casual or indirect reference

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5
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proselytize

A

induce someone to convert to a religion or belief

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6
Q

fledgling

A

inexperienced;

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7
Q

anomaly

A

irregularity

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8
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ineluctable

A

irresistible

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9
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irascible

A

easily angered; irritable

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10
Q

facetious

A

joking(often inappropriately)

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11
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decimate

A

kill; destroy

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12
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beneficent

A

kindly; doing good

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13
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cognizance

A

knowledge

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14
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apathy

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lack of caring; indifference

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15
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discrepancy

A

lack of consistency

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16
Q

incongruity

A

lack of harmony

17
Q

levity

A

lack of seriousness or steadiness

18
Q

imprudent

A

lacking caution

19
Q

insipid

A

lacking in flavor; dull

20
Q

flippant

A

lacking proper seriousness