Quarter 3_4 2020 Flashcards
1
Q
Procrustean
A
(a framework) enforcing uniformity
2
Q
Plethora
A
a large amount
3
Q
Dearth
A
Lack of
4
Q
Vicissitude
A
downturn, change
5
Q
ensue
A
follow / result in
6
Q
disdain
A
consider to be unworthy, condescend
7
Q
terse
A
sparing the use of word
8
Q
vex
A
irritate, annoy, anger
9
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shrug off/aside
A
treat sth as if it’s not important; brush off
10
Q
venerate
A
regard with great respect; revere
11
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vindicate
A
clear of accusation
12
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rogue
A
a dishonest man
13
Q
conscript
A
enlist/enroll somebody compulsorily
14
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heathen
A
pagan
15
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scarce
A
limited
