Summer Vocab Flashcards
1
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- The beach of a seaside resort.
- A bright region on the sun caused by the light emitted by clouds of calcium or hydrogen and often associated with a sunspot.
(Noun)
A
plage
2
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- A fit, attack, or sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms (as of a disease) : CONVULSION
- A sudden violent emotion or action : OUTBURST
(Noun)
A
paroxysm
3
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- involving or dealing with ancient forms or conditions.
- early : primitive : archaic
(Combing form; prefix)
A
paleo-
4
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- Soil science
(Noun)
A
pedology
5
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- giving forth or marked by a moaning or sighing sound or musical tone produced by or as if by the wind
(Adjective)
A
aeolian
6
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- The greek god of the winds
(Noun)
A
Aeolus
7
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- Exuding fragrance : aromatic
- Full of or suggesting a specified fragrance : scented
(Adjective)
A
redolent
8
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- unusual or distinctive manner or behavior
(Noun)
A
singularity
9
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- an agreement (as between lovers) to meet
2 : an appointed meeting or meeting place
(Noun)
A
tryst
10
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- Someone who uses flattery to win favor from individuals wielding influence
(Noun)
A
sycophant
11
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- having, containing, or producing the sound of or a sound resembling that of the s or the sh in sash.
(Adjective)
A
sibilant
12
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- sharp and harsh or unpleasantly pungent in taste or odor
(Noun)
A
acridity
13
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- angry and bitter : caustic, biting, or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or manner.
(Adjective)
A
acrimonious
14
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- lacking in power, strength, or vigor : HELPLESS
- unable to engage in sexual intercourse because of inability to have and maintain an erection
broadly : STERILE
A
impotent
15
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- characteristic of or associated with men : MASCULINE
- having the nature, properties, or qualities of an adult male
specifically : capable of functioning as a male in copulation
(Adjective)
A
virile
