Pre-2012 Test II, Deck 01 Flashcards
1
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wretched (adj.)
A
miserable, unhappy, unfortunate.
2
Q
pathetic (adj.)
A
making you feel pity, for someone.
3
Q
lenient (adj.)
A
tolerant, indulgent, forgiving, lax, going easy (on someone or something).
4
Q
compassionate (adj.)
A
sympathetic, understanding.
5
Q
prevalent (adj.)
A
found everywhere, widespread.
6
Q
burnish (v.)
A
polish.
7
Q
belligerent (adj.)
A
hostile, agressive, antagonistic.
8
Q
persevere (v.)
A
to be steadfast, to carry on, to keep going, to persist.
9
Q
volatile (adj.)
A
unpredictable, turbulent, moody.
10
Q
era (n.)
A
a long time period, “age of blank,” epoch
11
Q
epoch (n.)
A
a long time period, era.
12
Q
antique (adj.), (n.)
A
ancient, old.
13
Q
egress (n.)
A
exit, the action of leaving.
14
Q
discrete (adj.)
A
distinct, disconnected, separate, individual.
15
Q
ruminate (v.)
A
to think deeply about something.
