Stems List 27 Flashcards

1
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chronic

A

lasting

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2
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sonorous

A

full-sounding

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3
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convivial

A

jovial, festive

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4
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anarchist

A

one against government

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5
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pusillanimous

A

small-minded

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6
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saturnine

A

gloomy and remote

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7
Q

exorbitant

A

unreasonable

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8
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filigree

A

lacy design

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9
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sedentary

A

sitting

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10
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bonhomie

A

good-naturedness

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11
Q

bon vivant

A

indulger in luxury

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12
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status quo

A

the present state

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13
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impute

A

attribute discredit

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14
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hyperbole

A

overstatement

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15
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germane

A

related

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16
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cognomen

A

nickname

17
Q

animadversion

A

criticism

18
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subterfuge

A

evasive dodge

19
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luminary

A

enlightening person

20
Q

expatriate

A

banish

21
Q

eulogy

A

words of praise

22
Q

euphoria

A

joy

23
Q

bona fide

A

good faith

24
Q

paradigm

A

model

25
Q

mutable

A

changeable