Term 2 Vocab List Flashcards
1
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Avuncular
A
Acting like an uncle; kind, patient, generous
2
Q
Erudite
A
Wise, smart, learned
3
Q
Anachronistic
A
Out of place in time
4
Q
Segue
A
To smoothly transition from one thing to another
5
Q
Mercurial
A
Subject to sudden and unpredictable changes of mood or mind
6
Q
Altrusitic
A
Selfless concern for the wellbeing of others
7
Q
Supplicate
A
To humbly plead for something
8
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Magnanimity
A
Kindness and generosity, especially towards one’s opponents
9
Q
Plethora
A
Plenty
10
Q
Surfeit
A
Plenty
11
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Paucity
A
Shortage
12
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Dearth
A
Shortage
13
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Ubiquitious
A
Being present everywhere at once
14
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Odious
A
Extremely repulsive; hateful, vile
15
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Variegated
A
Multi-colored
