October 28th Flashcards
1
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Very wealthy or rich; abundant in resources
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Affluent
The doctor was very affluent.
2
Q
Many or great in number
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Myriad
I have a myriad of legos.
3
Q
To keep something going; to make something last and last, sometimes indefinitely
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Perpetuate
The neighbors like to perpetuate the story that the house at the end of the street is haunted.
4
Q
Being seriously talked to when you’re in trouble
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Reprimand
My parents gave me a serious reprimand when I hit my sister.
5
Q
Very common and widespread
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Pervasive
It is a pervasive belief that the Earth is gradually warming up.
6
Q
From Latin - blank table or slate; a mind not yet affected by experiences; things that are undisturbed; in a pure state
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Tabula rasa
Some people believe that a child’s mind is a tabula rasa.
