Pre-2012 Test II, Deck 03 Flashcards

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sully (v.)

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taint, tarnish, stain.

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wily (adj.)

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cunning, sly.

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cunning (adj.)

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having or showing skill in achieving one’s ends by deceit or evasion. Scheming, Wily.

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congenial (adj.)

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agreeable, friendly, pleasant.

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banal (adj.)

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ordinary, commonplace, hackneyed.

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contiguous (adj.)

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sharing a common border, adjacent, neighboring.

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morgue (n.)

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a place where dead bodies are kept.

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apiary (n.)

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a place where bees are kept

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aviary (n.)

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a large cage, or enclosure where birds are kept.

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aspirant (adj.)

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having ambitions to achieve something.

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incumbent (adj.)

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current, present, reigning.

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registrant (n.)

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a person who registers.

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ecstatic (adj.)

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joyful, overjoyed.

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vigilant (adj.)

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watchful, attentive, alert, eagle-eyed.

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optometrist (n.)

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a person who practices optometry.

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hypnotist (n.)

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a person who carries out hypnosis.

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agronomist (n.)

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the study of earth management and crop production

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ore (n.)

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a naturally occurring solid material from which a metal or valuable mineral can be profitably extracted.

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teamster (n.)

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a truck driver.

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prove (v.)

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show, demonstrate.