Scholarship Vocabulary Lesson 7 Flashcards

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aftermath: that which follows or results, especially from a disaster
syn: consequence; result

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accelerate: add speed of
syn: hasten; quicken

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amicable: characterized by goodwill; not quarrelsome
syn: friendly; peaceable; harmonious

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arduous: involving great hardship or exertion
syn: laborious; difficult; strenuous

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exemplary: worthy of imitation
syn: commendable; blameless

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flout: treat with contempt; scoff at
syn: mock; scorn; insult

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foible: minor flaw in character or behavior
syn: fault; frailty; shortcoming

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generate: bring into existence; be the cause of
syn: create; beget; produce

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indefatigable: incapable of being fatigued
syn: untiring; tireless

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inkling: slight indication or suggestion
syn: hint; clue

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malady: unwholesome condition
syn: disease; sickness; illness; disorder

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notion: general or vague idea
syn: impression; conception

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novel: original or striking
syn: new; unusual; strange

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option: something that may be or is chosen
syn: choice; alternative

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persevere: maintain a course of action in spite of difficulties oppostion, or discouragement
syn: persist; continue

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protract: lengthen in duration; draw out
syn: prolong; extend

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rural: pertaining to or characteristic of the country, country life, or country people
syn: rustic; pastoral

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supplant: take the place of and serve as a subsitute
syn: replace; supersede

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vendor: person or agency that sells
syn: seller; retailer

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withhold: hold back; refrain from giving or granting
syn: retain; keep; deny

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