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Quarter 2 vocab Flashcards

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What is the definition of Perspicacious?

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Having strong mental perception and understanding

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What is the part of speech of Perspicacious?

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Adjective

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What is the other forms of Perspicacious?

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Perspicaciously (adv)
Perspicaciousness (n)

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What are the synonyms of Perspicacious?

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observant, sagacious, wise

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What are the antonyms of Perspicacious

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ignorant, unobservant, inattentive

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What is the definition of Eradicate?

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To do away with completely; to put an end to

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What is the part of speech for Eradicate

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Verb

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What are the other forms of Eradicate?

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Eradicable (adj)
Eradication (n)

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What are the synonyms for Eradicate?

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abolish, annihilate, wipe out

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What are the antonyms of Eradicate?

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conserve, protect, save

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What is the definition of Slapdash?

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Done too hurriedly or carelessly.

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What is the part of speech of Slapdash?

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Adjective

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What are the other forms of Slapdash?

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None

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What are the synonyms of Slapdash?

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aimless, haphazard, careless

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What are the antonyms of Slapdash?

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orderly, methodical, complete

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What is the definition of Juxtaposition?

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Placing two or more things side by side to compare/contrast or to create an interesting effect.

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What is the part of speech of Juxtaposition?

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Noun

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What are the other forms of Juxtaposition?

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Juxtapositional (adj)
Juxtapose (v)

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What are the synonyms of Juxtaposition?

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proximity, nearness, closeness

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What are the antonyms of Juxtaposition?

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separateness, distance, remoteness

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What is the definition of Daft?

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Silly, foolish, crazy, or insane

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What is the part of speech of Daft?

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Adjective

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What are the other forms of Daft?

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Daftly (adv)
Daftness (n)

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What are the synonyms of Daft?

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absurd, loony, mad

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What are the anytons of Daft?
wise, perspicacious, smart
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What is the part of speech of Ameliorate?
Verb
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What is the definition of Ameliorate ?
To make something better, more bearable, or more satisfactory.
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What are the other forms of Ameliorate?
Amelioration (n)
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What are the synonyms of Ameliorate?
enhance, enrich, improve
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What are the antonyms of Ameliorate?
worsen, leave alone, exacerbate
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What is the definition of Digress?
To leave the main subject temporarily (in speech or writing)
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What is the part of speech of Digress?
Verb
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What are the other forms of Digress?
Digression (n)
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What are the synonyms of Digress?
deviate, drift, ramble
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What are the antonyms of Digress?
focus, stay on topic
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What is the definition of Chicanery?
The use of trickery to achieve a political, financial, or legal purpose
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What is the part of speech of Chicanery?
Noun
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What are the other forms of Chicanery?
None
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What are the synonyms of Chicanery?
trickery, deception, dishonesty
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What are the antonyms of Chicanery?
honesty, fairness, candor
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What is the definition of Lucrative?
Producing a great deal of profit
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What is the part of speech of Lucrative?
Adjective
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What are the other forms of Lucrative?
Lucrativeness (n) Lucratively (adv)
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What are the synonyms of Lucrative?
profitable, fruitful, flourishing
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What are the antonyms of Lucrative?
unprofitable, unsuccessful, worthless
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What is the definition of Cacophony?
A harsh mixture of unpleasant sounds
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What is the part of speech of Cacophony?
noun
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What are the other forms of Cacophony?
Cacophonous (adj)
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What are the synonyms of Cacophony?
blare, racket, noise
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What are the antonyms of Cacophony?
quiet, silence, stillness
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What is the definition of Idiosyncrasy?
An individualizing characteristic or quality An odd habit
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What is the part of speech for Idiosyncrasy?
Noun
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What are the other forms of Idiosyncrasy?
idiosyncratic (adj)
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What are the synonyms of Idiosyncrasy?
oddity, eccentricity, mannerism
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What are the antonyms of Idiosyncrasy?
commonality, similarity
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What is the definition of Beseech?
To ask urgently for something
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What is the part of speech of Beseech?
Verb
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What are the other forms of Beseech?
None
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What are the synonyms of Beseech?
beg, implore, entreat
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What are the antonyms of Beseech?
refuse, command
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What is the definition of Quandary?
A state of uncertainty about what to do
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What is the part of speech of Quandary?
Noun
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What are the other forms of Quandary?
None
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What are the synonyms of Quandary?
dilemma, doubt
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What are the antonyms of Quandary?
certainty, solution
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What is the definition of Brusque?
Abrupt in manner; rough Often with ungracious harshness
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What is the part of speech of Brusque?
Adjective
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What are the other forms of Brusque?
Brusquely (adv) Brusqueness (n)
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What are the synonyms of Brusque?
curt, harsh, snippy
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What are the antonyms of Brusque?
polite, courteous, kind
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What is the definition of Ubiquitous?
Found/seeming to be found everywhere
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What is the part of speech of Ubiquitous?
Adjective
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What are the other forms of Ubiquitous?
Ubiquitously (adv) Ubiquitousness (n)
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What are the synonyms of Ubiquitous?
common, everyday, familiar
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What are the antonyms of Ubiquitous?
scarce, rare, seldom

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