List 5 Flashcards

1
Q

admonish

A

warn or reprimand someone firmly.

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2
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aplomb

A

self-confidence

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3
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barrage

A

a concentrated artillery bombardment over a wide area. or to bombard

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4
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cognizant

A

having knowledge or being aware of.

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5
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collusion

A

secret or illegal cooperation or conspiracy, especially in order to cheat or deceive others.

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6
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hegemony

A

leadership or dominance

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7
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nebulous

A

hazy/cloud

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8
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paradigm

A

a typical example or pattern of something; a model.

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9
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unctuous

A

(of a person) excessively or ingratiatingly flattering; oily.

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10
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urbane

A

courteous and refined in manner

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11
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ambulatory

A

relating to or adapted for walking.

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12
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brazen

A

bold and without shame.

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13
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din

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a loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise. or make (someone) learn or remember something by constant repetition.

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14
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ennui

A

a feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or excitement.

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15
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exonerate

A

absolve from blame/fault

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16
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inscrutable

A

impossible to understand or interpret.

17
Q

prognosticate

A

foretell or prophesy a future event.

18
Q

schism

A

a division between opposed sections caused by differences in opinion.

19
Q

sedition

A

conduct or speech inciting people to rebel against the authority of a state or monarch.

20
Q

wizened

A

shriveled or wrinkled with age.