Unit 1 Flashcards
1
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Abridge
A
to shorten the number of words
2
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Emendation
A
a change or correction in a written test
3
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Finality
A
the quality of being completed
4
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Garrulous
A
talking too much about unimportant things
5
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Impromptu
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without preparation or previous thought
6
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Invoke
A
call upon a higher power
7
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Lucrative
A
producing money or wealth
8
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Shrew
A
nagging woman
9
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Supercilious
A
scornfully looking down on others
10
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Verbose
A
containing more words than necessary
11
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Reciprocate
A
to give, do, or take in return
12
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Affable
A
pleasant and easy to talk to
13
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Bolster
A
to prop up or support
14
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Expletive
A
profane word or phrase
15
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Furor
A
great anger or rage
