S2 Week 2 Vocab Flashcards
1
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Accentuate
A
To stress, highlight
2
Q
Acerbic
A
Biting, bitter in tone or taste
3
Q
Acquiesce
A
To agree without protesting
4
Q
Brazen
A
Excessively bold, brash
5
Q
Calamity
A
An event with disastrous consequences
6
Q
Calibrate
A
To set, standardize
7
Q
Callous
A
Harsh, cold, unfeeling
8
Q
Daunting
A
Intimidating, causing one to lose courage
9
Q
Dearth
A
A lack, scarcity
10
Q
Debacle
A
A disastrous failure, disruption
11
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Ebullient
A
Extremely lively, enthusiastic
12
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Eclectic
A
Consisting of a diverse variety of elements
13
Q
Edict
A
An order, decree
14
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Façade
A
- The wall of a building
- A deceptive appearance or attitude
15
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Facile
A
- Easy, requiring little effort
- Superficial, achieved with minimal thought or care, insincere
