Magoosh High Frequency Flashcards

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Abstruse

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difficult to understand; incomprehensible

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Askance

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with a look of suspicion or disapproval

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Dilettante

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an amateur who engages in an activity without serious intentions and who pretends to have knowledge

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Disaffected

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discontented or dissatisfied with the people in authority and no longer willing to support them

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Exalt

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praise or glorify

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Expound

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add details or explanation; clarify the meaning of; state in depth

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Flux

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a state of uncertainty about what should be done (usually following some important event)

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Forlorn

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marked by or showing hopelessness

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Gossamer

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characterized by unusual lightness and delicacy

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Harried

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troubled persistently especially with petty annoyance

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Ignoble

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dishonorable

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Ignominious

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deserving or bringing disgrace or shame

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Incorrigible

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impervious to correction or punishment

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Ingratiate

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gain favor with somebody by deliberate efforts

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Pejorative

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expressing disapproval

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