Saturday May 6 words Flashcards

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Anomaly

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something unusual or unexpected

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2
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Equivocal

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not easily understood or explained
open to more than one interpretation

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3
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Lucid

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very clear and easy to understand

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4
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Precipitate

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to cause something to happen quickly or suddenly

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5
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Assuage

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to make an unpleasant feeling less intense

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6
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Erudite

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having or showing great knowledge

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7
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Opaque

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not easily understood

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8
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Prodigal

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spending money recklessly

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9
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Enigma

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a person or a thing that is mysterious/difficult to understand

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10
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Fervid

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excessively enthusiastic and passionate

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11
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Placate

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to make someone less angry or hostile

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12
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Zeal

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Strong feeling of interest and enthusiasm

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13
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Abstain

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to restain oneself for doing something or enjoying something

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14
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Audacious

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willingness to take bold risks

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15
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Desiccate

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to remove moisture from something

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16
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Gullible

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easily persuaded to believe something

17
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Laudable

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deserves praise and commendation

18
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Pedantic

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person whos excessively concerned about minor details