Set 6 Flashcards

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Penchant

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[n] a strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something

“he has a penchant for adopting stray dogs”

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Nonplussed

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[adj] (of a person) surprised and confused so much that they are unsure how to react

“he would be completely nonplussed and embarrassed at the idea”

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Penury

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[n] extreme poverty; destitution

“he died in a state of virtual penury”

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Phlegmatic

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[adj] (of a person) having an unemotional and stolidly calm disposition.

“calm · cool”

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Calibrate

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[v] mark (a gauge or instrument) with a standard scale of readings.

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Consternation

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[n] feelings of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected

“I always welcomed clover, much to the consternation of the neighbors”

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Convoluted

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[adj] (especially of an argument, story, or sentence) extremely complex and difficult to follow

“its convoluted narrative encompasses all manner of digressions”

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Deference

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[n] humble submission and respect

“he addressed her with the deference due to age”

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Abscond

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[v] leave hurriedly and secretly, typically to avoid detection of or arrest for an unlawful action such as theft

“she absconded with the remaining thousand dollars”

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Arduous

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[adj] involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring

“an arduous journey”

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