T, U, and V Lists Vocabulary Flashcards

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characterized by or subject to tempests; tumultuous, turbulent

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tempestuous

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nominal, having the title but none of the associated properties

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titular

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a problem situation in which there are not two but three possible courses of action, each having its own disadvantages

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trilemma

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vile, shameful, or base character; depravity

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turpitude

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existing or being everywhere, esp. at the same time; omnipresent

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ubiquitous

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find fault w/ or reproach severely

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upbraid

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of or relating to a bear/bears

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ursine

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zealous, ardent, impassioned; violent, intense, strenuous

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vehement

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to appraise, verify, check for accuracy, authenticity, validity; to work as a vet

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vet (v)

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change in variation occurring in the course of something; mutation, mutability

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vicissitudes

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decorative design or small illustration used on the title page of a book; any small pleasing picture

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vignette

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a fierce, bad-tempered woman

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virago

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actively poisonous; highly infective; violently/spitefully hostile/malicious

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virulent

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characterized by or proceeding from instinct rather than intellect

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visceral

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