Re- za Flashcards

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renounce

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V: formally declare one’s abandonment of (a claim, right, or possession).
2. reject and stop using or consuming.

“Isabella offered to renounce her son’s claim to the French Crown”
2. “he renounced drugs and alcohol completely”

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seclude

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V: keep sm away from other people

I secluded myself in my room for the best study effects

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trite

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A: (of a remark, idea, opinion) overused; banal

this point may now seem obvious and trite

N: triteness

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pigment

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N: the natural coloring matter of animal or plant tissue.

the loss of pigment in skin

V: color (something) with pigment.

“the therapy masks the appearance of stretch marks by pigmenting skin”

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seldom

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AV/A: not often; rarely.

“Islay is seldom visited by tourists”

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undermine

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V: erode the base or foundation of (a rock formation).
2. lessen the effectiveness, power, or ability of, especially gradually or insidiously.

“the flow of water had undermined pillars supporting the roof”
2. “this could undermine years of hard work”

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pilfer

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V: steal( typically things with little value

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vigilant

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A: attentive, prudent; keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.

“the burglar was spotted by vigilant neighbors”

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stringent

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A: (of regulations, requirements, or conditions) strict, precise, and exacting.

“California’s air pollution guidelines are stringent”

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parsimonious

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A: unwilling to spend money or use resources; stingy or frugal.

“even the parsimonious Joe paid for drinks all round”

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