Pink Book Test 1 Flashcards

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1
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Eulogize

A

Praise highly in speech or writing

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2
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Lament

A

To mourn; A passionate expression of grief or sorrow

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3
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Pestilence

A

A fatal epidemic disease

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4
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Vapid

A

Offering nothing that a stimulating or challenging

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5
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Instigate

A

Initiate

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6
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Acrimony

A

Bitterness or ill feeling

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7
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Quagmire

A

awkward or hazardous situation

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8
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Rancor

A

Bitterness or resentfulness

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9
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zealotry

A

Fanaticism; fanatical and uncompromising pursuit of ideals

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10
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Vestige

A

A trace of something that is disappearing

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11
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Perpetuate

A

Make (something undesirable) continue indefinitely

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12
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Obstinate

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Stubbornly refusing to change opinion

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13
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Ossify

A

Cease developing

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14
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Digress

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Leave the main idea

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15
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Salvo

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Member of the Salvation Army

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16
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Concession

A

A thing that is granted

17
Q

Demur

A

Raise doubts or objections to show reluctance

18
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Palliative

A

Relieving pain

19
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Derided

A

Express contempt; ridicule