Oct 19 vocab Flashcards

1
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Ornate

A

made in an intricate shape or decorated with complex patterns.
(decoration)
(of literary style) using unusual words and complex constructions.

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2
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Accentuate

A

make more noticeable or prominent.
(pointed)

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3
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bolstered

A

support or strengthen; prop up.

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4
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impoverished

A

made poor

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5
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aversion

A

a strong dislike or disinclination.

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6
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Exultation

A

a feeling of triumphant elation or jubilation; rejoicing.

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7
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Aggregate

A

formed or calculated by the combination of many separate units or items; total.

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8
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impudence

A

the quality of being impudent; impertinence.(버릇 없는)

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9
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penchant

A

a strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something.

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10
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tyranny

A

cruel and oppressive government or rule.

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11
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despotism

A

the exercise of absolute power, especially in a cruel and oppressive way.

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12
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candid

A

truthful and straightforward; frank.

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13
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brusque

A

abrupt or offhand in speech or manner.
(blunt)

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14
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Affable

A

friendly, good-natured, or easy to talk to.

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15
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paroxysm

A

a sudden attack or violent expression of a particular emotion or activity.

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16
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stipend

A

a fixed regular sum paid as a salary or allowance.

17
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aesthete

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a person who has or affects to have a special appreciation of art and beauty.

18
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charlatan

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a person falsely claiming to have a special knowledge or skill; a fraud.

19
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Demure

A

(of clothing) giving a modest appearance.

20
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aggravate

A

make (a problem, injury, or offense) worse or more serious.

21
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jocund

A

cheerful and lighthearted.

22
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mirthful

A

full of mirth; merry or amusing. (mirth; amusement, especially as expressed in laughter.)