Set 4: Your 113th Flashcards

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1
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very large in number

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myriad

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an underlying feeling or influence, especially one that is contrary to the prevailing atmosphere and is not expressed openly

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undercurrent

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real or genuine.

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bona fide

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critical observation or examination.

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scrutiny

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an idiot — a person without much common sense or intelligence.

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simpleton

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adjective
(of two or more people or groups) in conflict with each other.

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warring

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field or domain of activity or interest.

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realm

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8
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become dry and shriveled.

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wither

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9
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who practices social equality

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democrat

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10
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having or showing the symptoms of a fever.

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feverish

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pay attention to; take notice of.

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heed

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an indefinite and very long period of time.

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eons

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a principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true.

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dogma

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involving or serving as an aid to learning, discovery, or problem-solving by experimental and especially trial-and-error methods. .

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heuristics

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person who enjoys an activity that appears to be painful or tedious.

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masochist

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16
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some of the world’s largest monkeys.

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baboons

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17
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widespread in a particular area or at a particular time.

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prevalent

18
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succeed in persuading or influencing (someone) to do something.

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induce

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state of disorder due to absence or nonrecognition of authority or other controlling systems.

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anarchy

20
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verb:
engage in a close fight or struggle without weapons; wrestle.

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grapple

21
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is the rendered fat of cattle and sheep predominantly, although other animals can be brought into the equation, such as horses, goats and other dead stock.

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tallow

22
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overbalance or become unsteady and fall slowly.

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topple

23
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extremely small; tiny.

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miniscule

24
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a cruel and oppressive ruler.

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tyrant

25
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the explanation of phenomena in terms of the purpose they serve rather than of the cause by which they arise.

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teleology

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adj:
especially of something written or spoken) briefly and clearly expressed.

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succint

27
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full of danger or risk.

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perilous

28
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is a viewpoint that traditional values and beliefs are unfounded and that existence is senseless and useless.

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nihilism

29
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noun
a difference in level or treatment, especially one that is seen as unfair.

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disparity

30
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ready to accept control or instruction; submissive.

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docile

31
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not fresh; vapid or flat, as beverages; dry or hardened, as bread.
Synonyms: insipid, sour, tasteless, hard.

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stale

32
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most noticeable or important.

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salient

33
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adjective
stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so

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obstinate

34
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in poor condition through long or hard use or lack of care.

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shabby

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a confusing and difficult problem or question.

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conundrum

36
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restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something.

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abstain

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the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one’s consideration or respect; contempt.

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disdain

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adj:
(of an atmosphere or event) friendly, lively, and enjoyable.

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convivial

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adj:
completely engrossing; compelling.

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riveting

40
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be or go beyond the range or limits of (something abstract, typically a conceptual field or division). ; surpass

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transcend