sat 2 Flashcards

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evanescent

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Soon passing out of sight, memory or existence

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Acrimonious

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Angry or bitter (typically of speech or debate)

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Harbringer

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Something that announces or signals the approach of something else

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4
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Ubiquitous

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Present appearing or found everywhere

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5
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Magnanimous

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Generous or forgiving, especially towards a rival

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omniscient

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all knowing; knowing everything

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7
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omnipotent

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having unlimited power; all powerful

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8
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nefarious

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wicked or criminal

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9
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anachronistic

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belonging to a different time period

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10
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abhor

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to regard with disgust and hatred

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bon vivant

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a person who enjoys a luxurious lifestyle

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12
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aberration

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something that deviates from the norm

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13
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sagacity

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wisdom (opposite of naivete)

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demagogue

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a political leader who seeks support by making false claims/promises and preys upon peoples fears and prejudice.

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pretentious

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attempting to impress by portraying greater importance than is actually possessed; snobbish

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deluge

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to overwhelm with a great quantity of something

17
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subdued

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quiet or rather reflective (of a person/atmosphere)

18
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dossier

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a collection of documents about a particular person, event or subject