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.