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World studies test! (Enlightenment, Countinets, oceans, 5 themes of geography) > Quarter 2 vocab > Flashcards

Quarter 2 vocab Flashcards

1
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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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13
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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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22
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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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25
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What are the anytons of Daft?

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wise, perspicacious, smart

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26
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What is the part of speech of Ameliorate?

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Verb

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What is the definition of Ameliorate ?

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To make something better, more bearable, or more satisfactory.

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28
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What are the other forms of Ameliorate?

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Amelioration (n)

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29
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What are the synonyms of Ameliorate?

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enhance, enrich, improve

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What are the antonyms of Ameliorate?

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worsen, leave alone, exacerbate

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What is the definition of Digress?

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To leave the main subject temporarily (in speech or writing)

32
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What is the part of speech of Digress?

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Verb

33
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What are the other forms of Digress?

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Digression (n)

34
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What are the synonyms of Digress?

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deviate, drift, ramble

35
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What are the antonyms of Digress?

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focus, stay on topic

36
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What is the definition of Chicanery?

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The use of trickery to achieve a political, financial, or legal purpose

37
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What is the part of speech of Chicanery?

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Noun

38
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What are the other forms of Chicanery?

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None

39
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What are the synonyms of Chicanery?

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trickery, deception, dishonesty

40
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What are the antonyms of Chicanery?

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honesty, fairness, candor

41
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What is the definition of Lucrative?

A

Producing a great deal of profit

42
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What is the part of speech of Lucrative?

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Adjective

43
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What are the other forms of Lucrative?

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Lucrativeness (n)
Lucratively (adv)

44
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What are the synonyms of Lucrative?

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profitable, fruitful, flourishing

45
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What are the antonyms of Lucrative?

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unprofitable, unsuccessful, worthless

46
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What is the definition of Cacophony?

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A harsh mixture of unpleasant sounds

47
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What is the part of speech of Cacophony?

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noun

48
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What are the other forms of Cacophony?

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Cacophonous (adj)

49
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What are the synonyms of Cacophony?

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blare, racket, noise

50
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What are the antonyms of Cacophony?

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quiet, silence, stillness

51
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What is the definition of Idiosyncrasy?

A

An individualizing characteristic or quality
An odd habit

52
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What is the part of speech for Idiosyncrasy?

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Noun

53
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What are the other forms of Idiosyncrasy?

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idiosyncratic (adj)

54
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What are the synonyms of Idiosyncrasy?

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oddity, eccentricity, mannerism

55
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What are the antonyms of Idiosyncrasy?

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commonality, similarity

56
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What is the definition of Beseech?

A

To ask urgently for something

57
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What is the part of speech of Beseech?

A

Verb

58
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What are the other forms of Beseech?

A

None

59
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What are the synonyms of Beseech?

A

beg, implore, entreat

60
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What are the antonyms of Beseech?

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refuse, command

61
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What is the definition of Quandary?

A

A state of uncertainty about what to do

62
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What is the part of speech of Quandary?

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Noun

63
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What are the other forms of Quandary?

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None

64
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What are the synonyms of Quandary?

A

dilemma, doubt

65
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What are the antonyms of Quandary?

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certainty, solution

66
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What is the definition of Brusque?

A

Abrupt in manner; rough
Often with ungracious harshness

67
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What is the part of speech of Brusque?

A

Adjective

68
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What are the other forms of Brusque?

A

Brusquely (adv)
Brusqueness (n)

69
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What are the synonyms of Brusque?

A

curt, harsh, snippy

70
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What are the antonyms of Brusque?

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polite, courteous, kind

71
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What is the definition of Ubiquitous?

A

Found/seeming to be found everywhere

72
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What is the part of speech of Ubiquitous?

A

Adjective

73
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What are the other forms of Ubiquitous?

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Ubiquitously (adv)
Ubiquitousness (n)

74
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What are the synonyms of Ubiquitous?

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common, everyday, familiar

75
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What are the antonyms of Ubiquitous?

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scarce, rare, seldom

World studies test! (Enlightenment, Countinets, oceans, 5 themes of geography) (14 decks)

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