Top 10 Words With A History Flashcards

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Narcissistic

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Characterized by excessive self-absorption, especially about one’s personal appearance.

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Myriad

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Many; a large number.

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Moribund

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Approaching death; on the verge of becoming obsolete.

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Voluptuous

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Full delight or pleasure; having a shapely and pleasing appearance.

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Protean

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Capable of assuming many different shapes and forms; extremely variable.

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Sophistry

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The deliberate use of subtly deceptive and misleading arguments.

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Laconic

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Marked by few words; very brief and to the point; succinct.

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Trivial

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Of little worth or importance; trifling; insignificant.

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Quixotic

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Characterized by idealistic but impractical quest.

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Hubris

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Overbearing pride and arrogance.

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