Quarter 1 Word of the Days Flashcards

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delineate

A

to trace the outline of

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2
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nefarious

A

extremely wicked or villainous

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3
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censure

A

strong expression of disapproval

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4
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tout

A

to solicit business, employment, votes, or the like, importunately.

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5
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extemporaneous

A

done, spoken, performed, etc., without special advance preparation

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6
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querulous

A

full of complaints; complaining.

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7
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engender

A

to produce

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8
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copious

A

large in quantity or number

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9
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ostensible

A

outwardly appearing as such; professed; pretended

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10
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amorous

A

inclined or disposed to love,

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11
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hubris

A

excessive pride or self-confidence

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12
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austerity

A

severity of manner, life, etc.; sternness

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13
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ubiquitous

A

existing or being everywhere, especially at the same time

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14
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petulant

A

moved to or showing sudden, impatient irritation

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15
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juxtapose

A

to place close together or side by side, especially for comparison or contrast.

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16
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vacuous

A

without contents; empty

17
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perfunctory

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performed merely as a routine duty