Top 10 Words Flashcards

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Conventional

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Customary; conforming to established practices.

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Aesthetic

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Characterized by sensitivity to beauty in art and taste.

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Mitigate

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To make less severe or harsh; to moderate; to lessen.

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Pragmatic

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A practical, realistic approach to solving problems.

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Nostalgia

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A bittersweet longing for something in the past.

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Diffident

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Timid; shy; lacking self-confidence; shy and reserved especially in social gatherings.

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Reconcile

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To restore a friendship or condition if harmony.

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Revere

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To show great respect for a person, idea, or symbol; to venerate.

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Subtle

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Gradual and therefore not obvious.

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Profound

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Characterized by deep and insightful thinking.

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