Random vocab Flashcards

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Translucent

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(Adj.): clear or light enough to let light pass through

Ex: The glass was translucent and the light shined through it in the morning with ease.

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Revert

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(V.): to return to a former condition

Ex: He reverted from his old self to his new one.

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Improvise

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(V.): to make up on the spur of the moment, without preparation

Ex.: Korbin improvised when asked to read aloud the sentence he hadn’t finished.

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Redundant

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(Adj.): not needed; more than necessary repeating unnecessarily

Ex.: The suspect asked redundant questions in order to distract the police officer.

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Impasse

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(N.): a situation in which no progress can be made; a deadlock

Ex.: My cohort stood by my side even though this situation was an impasse.

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Cohort

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(N.): A companion or associate

Ex.: My cohort stood by my side even though this situation was an impasse.

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(77) Omniscient

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(Adj.): all-knowing

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Omnipotent

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(Adj.): All-powerful

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Omnipresent

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(Adj.): All-present (everywhere at the same time)

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Omnibenevolent

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(Adj.): All-good (without any trace of evil)

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perplexed

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(adj.)—uncertain, hesitant and confused, bewildered

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feigning

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(v.)—making a false show; faking

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ulterior

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(adj.)—beyond what is expressed or implied; undisclosed

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fraternizing

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(v.)—associating with in a brotherly manner

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incredulously

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(adv.)—in a way that shows unbelief; doubtfully

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perturbed

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(adj.)—agitated; extremely upset

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snidely

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(adv.)—maliciously and slyly

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rancid

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(adj.)—having a bad taste or smell; spoiled

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dismay

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(n.)—loss of courage; a state of fear and discouragement

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dumbfounded

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(adj.)—speechless and amazed