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TestInnovatorHardWords Flashcards

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Controversial

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Controversial: Causing disagreement or public debate.

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Chronic

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Chronic: Persisting for a long time or recurring frequently.

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Concise

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Concise: Brief but comprehensive.

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Custom

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Custom: A traditional practice or habit.

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Decent

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Decent: Proper, appropriate, or satisfactory.

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Décor

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Décor: The style and arrangement of furnishings and decorations.

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Deliberate

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Deliberate: Done consciously and intentionally.

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Devour

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Devour: To eat or consume greedily.

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Dialogue

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Dialogue: A conversation or discussion between two or more people.

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Diminish

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Diminish: To reduce or make smaller.

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Discard

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Discard: To throw away or get rid of.

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Dispose

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Dispose: To get rid of or arrange in a particular order.

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Effective

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Effective: Successful in producing the desired result.

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Endeavor

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Endeavor: An attempt to achieve a goal.

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Enthusiastic

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Enthusiastic: Showing excitement or eagerness.

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Erode

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Erode: To gradually wear away or destroy.

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Evict

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Evict: To force someone to leave a property.

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Exaggerate

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Exaggerate: To represent something as larger or more important than it is.

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Extract

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Extract: To remove or take out.

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Falter

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Falter: To hesitate or lose strength.

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Flourish

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Flourish: To grow or develop successfully.

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Foresee

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Foresee: To predict or expect something to happen.

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Futile

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Futile: Incapable of producing any useful result; pointless.

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Genuine

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Genuine: Real, authentic, or sincere.

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Grave

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Grave: Serious or somber in manner.

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Haphazard

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Haphazard: Lacking any obvious organization or plan.

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Heritage

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Heritage: Traditions, customs, or property passed down through generations.

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Hierarchy

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Hierarchy: A system of organization with levels of importance.

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Immune

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Immune: Protected or resistant to a disease or condition.

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Incentive

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Incentive: A reward or motivation to take action.

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Indigenous

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Indigenous: Native to a specific place or environment.

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Inference

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Inference: A conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning.

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Initial

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Initial: Occurring at the beginning.

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Intricate

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Intricate: Very detailed or complex.

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Lament

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Lament: To express sorrow, regret, or grief.

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Lofty

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Lofty: High in position, rank, or quality.

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Maneuver

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Maneuver: A skillful or planned movement or action.

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Mindful

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Mindful: Aware of and attentive to something.

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Mutation

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Mutation: A change or alteration, often in genetics.

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Nocturnal

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Nocturnal: Active during the night.

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Novel

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Novel: New and innovative.

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Neutral

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Neutral: Not supporting or favoring either side.

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Obedience

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Obedience: Compliance with rules, laws, or orders.

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Pacify

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Pacify: To calm, soothe, or bring peace to.

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Parasite

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Parasite: An organism that lives off another, often at its expense.

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Persevere

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Persevere: To persist despite difficulty or obstacles.

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Petite

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Petite: Small and slender.

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Prosperous

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Prosperous: Successful and wealthy.

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Provoke

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Provoke: To cause or stimulate a reaction.

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Repeal

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Repeal: To revoke or cancel a law or regulation.

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Resilience

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Resilience: The ability to recover quickly from difficulties.

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Restore

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Restore: To bring back to a previous state or condition.

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Sacrifice

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Sacrifice: To give up something valuable for a greater purpose.

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Scarce

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Scarce: Limited in quantity or availability.

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Solitary

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Solitary: Existing or living alone.

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Spectator

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Spectator: A person who watches an event or activity.

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Strategy

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Strategy: A plan of action to achieve a goal.

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Technique

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Technique: A method or way of doing something.

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Temper

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Temper: To moderate or control.

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Tentative

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Tentative: Not certain or fixed; provisional.

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Terrestrial

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Terrestrial: Related to the Earth or land.

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Timid

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Timid: Shy or lacking courage.

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Toxic

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Toxic: Poisonous or harmful.

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Tranquil

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Tranquil: Calm, peaceful, or serene.

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Trivial

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Trivial: Of little importance or value.

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Vacant

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Vacant: Empty or unoccupied.

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Vaccine

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Vaccine: A substance that stimulates immunity against diseases.

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Vibrant

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Vibrant: Full of energy and life.

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Vigilant

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Vigilant: Alert and watchful for danger or opportunities.

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Vigor

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Vigor: Physical strength and good health.

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Visible

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Visible: Able to be seen.

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Wary

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Wary: Cautious or careful.

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Woe

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Woe: Great sorrow or distress.

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Wrath

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Wrath: Intense anger.

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Zeal

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Zeal: Great enthusiasm or passion.

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Abbreviate

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Abbreviate: To shorten a word or phrase.

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Abundant

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Abundant: Existing in large quantities.

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Abrupt

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Abrupt: Sudden and unexpected.

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Absolute

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Absolute: Complete or total.

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Accentuate

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Accentuate: To emphasize or highlight.

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Adorn

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Adorn: To decorate or add beauty to.

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Ailment

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Ailment: A minor illness or condition.

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Arid

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Arid: Very dry, especially due to lack of rainfall.

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Barren

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Barren: Unable to produce or sustain life.

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Bizarre

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Bizarre: Very strange or unusual.

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Bliss

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Bliss: Perfect happiness or joy.

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Boast

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Boast: To talk with pride about oneself.

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Camouflage

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Camouflage: A disguise to blend into surroundings.

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Certify

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Certify: To confirm or verify something officially.

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Compassion

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Compassion: Sympathy and concern for the suffering of others.

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Condescending

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Condescending: Acting superior or patronizing.

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