TGG Ch. 4-5 Vocab Flashcards

1
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fluctuate

A

to change position constantly; be or make unstable; waver or vary.

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2
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punctilious

A

paying scrupulous attention to correctness and etiquette; attentive to detail.

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3
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somnambulatory

A

to walk while asleep.

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4
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juxtaposition

A

an act or instance of placing close together or side by side, especially for comparison or contrast.

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5
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benediction

A

an invocation or divine blessing; a prayer at the end of a religious service.

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6
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facade

A

the face of a building, especially the front.

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7
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defunct

A

no longer living or operative; dead or extinct.

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8
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obstinate

A

adhering fixedly to a particular opinion, attitude, course of action; etc.; self willed or headstrong

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9
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vestige

A

a small trace, mark, or amount; hint.

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10
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nebulous

A

lacking definite form, shape, or content

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