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New Words Learned Oscar Wilde- Pt 2 Flashcards

1
Q

Dereliction

Pronounce

A

Dar a lic tion

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Dereliction meaning

A

Abandoning something or being abondenee

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Dereliction

Sentence

A

The building was left in dereliction

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Cynacism

Pronounce

A

Sin a cis em

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Cynasim

Meaning

A

To believe that people are motivated by self interest

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Cynasim in a snetence

A

Stop being so cynical

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Ensconce

Pronounciation

A

In- sconce

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Ensconce

Meaning

A

To establish or settle in a comfortable or safe place

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Ensconce

Sentence

A

I ensconce myself in my room.

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Tremulous

Meaning

A

Shaking or quivering. Timid or nervous

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Enmity

Meaning

A

The state/feeling of being actively opposed to something or someone

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Enmity

Sentence

A

I feel like Brandon shows an enmity towards people who are different than him.

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Proletariat

Pronounce

A

Pro-le- tair-re-it

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Proletariat
Meaning
Sentence

A 
Lower class
They’re not proletariat
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Idolatry

Pronounce

A

Idol-I-try

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Idolatry

Meaning

A

Extreme admiration/love for something/one

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Meticulous

Menaing

A

Close attention to detail

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Meticulous

Sentence

A

You always examine the dishes so meticulously

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Q

Scrupulous

Pronounce

A

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Q

Scrupulous

Menaing

A

Diligent/thorough/concerned to avoid doing wrong

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Q

Scrupulous

Sentence

A

You seem like a very scrupulous person.

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Revenant

Meaning

A

Feeling or showing deep and solemn respect

23
Q

Revenant

Sentence

A

Everything seems so revenant.

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Q

Languorous

Pronounce

A

Lan-ger-us

25
Q

Languorous

Menaing

A

Oppressive stillness, tiredness, pleasurable inactive ness.

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Q

Languorous

Sentence

A

Your so languorous Brandon!

27
Q

Superficial

Menaing

A

Appearing to be true or real until examines closely

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Q

Superficial

Meaning

A

You’re so superficial! Everything you do is fake!

29
Q

Squander

Pronounce

A

Sqwander

30
Q

Squander

Menaing

A

Allow an opportunity to pass, waste something (time/money) in a foolish manner.

31
Q

Squander

Sentence

A

Don’t squander, it’s better to get things done right then waste time.

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