Semester 2 Flashcards
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Catalyst
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A person or thing that causes something to happen (n)
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Arduous
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Adj difficult and tiring
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Infamous
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Well known for a bad quality (adj)
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Geriatric
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Relating to old people (adj)
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Ameliorate
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Make something bad or unsatisfactory better (v)
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Acrid
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Unpleasantly bitter or sharp (adj)
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Beguile
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To charm (v)
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Brevity
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Shortness of time, concise and exact use of words (n)
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Didactic
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Intended to teach or give moral guidance (adj)
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Diatribe
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Harsh and forceful verbal attack (n)
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Fastidious
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Very careful about accuracy and details, particular (adj)
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Benevolent
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Well meaning and kindly; charitable (adj)
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Catharsis
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Release of pent up emotions (n)
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Plethora
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An excessive amount of something (n)
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Nefarious
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Wicked it criminal (adj)
