November 2016 Flashcards
1
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Innocuous
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Meaning: not harmful or offensive
Example: Most of the mushrooms look innocuous but can be very poisonous.
2
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virtuoso
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Meaning: a person highly skilled in music or another artistic pursuit
Example: He is a natural musical virtuoso who can play all the musical instruments known to mankind.
3
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Swanking
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Meaning: showing off
Example: he goes about swanking in a very annoying manner because he once got the Beatles’ autograph.
4
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Consternation
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Meaning: anxiety or dismay
Example: the participants stood waiting for the result of the competition with consternation written on their faces
