Scholarship Vocabulary Lesson 4 Flashcards
1
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Adroit
A
Cleverly skillful; resourceful, dexterous
2
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Adversary
A
Group that opposes others; opponent, foe, enemy
3
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Avert
A
Ward off; prevent, obviate
4
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Cogent
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Appealing to the mind; convincing, sound
5
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Demolish
A
Tear down; destroy, smash
6
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Evaporate
A
Pass of as vapor; disappear, vanish
7
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Fiscal
A
Money or finance; financial, monetary
8
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Hamper
A
Hold back; hinder, obstruct
9
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Humid
A
Containing moisture; damp, moist
10
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Inundate
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Overspread with water; flood, deluge
11
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Mammoth
A
Very great size; gigantic, huge
12
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Manifest
A
Make clear; evince, demonstrate
13
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Obnoxious
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Deserving of censure; offensive, objectionable
14
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Plight
A
Dangerous situation; predicament, dilemma
15
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Replenish
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Make full; renew, replenish
