Unit 12 Flashcards
1
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caricature
A
a picture or representation in which natural characteristics are exaggerated or distorted
2
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clangor
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a loud,clamorous noise or clang
3
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contiguous
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touching, in contact, side-by-side
4
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cupidity
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an eager or excessive desire to possess; greed
5
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deleterious
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harmful and injurious
6
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ehance
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to magnify or increase the degree or value of
7
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enthrall
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to charm or captivate
8
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extenuate
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to diminish or lessen the seriousness of an offense
9
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exude
A
to emit or send out; to ooze forth
10
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implicit
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implied, rather than openly stated
11
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incisive
A
penetrating, sharp or piercing, as in a suggestion
12
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ostentatious
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showy and intended to impress others
13
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paragon
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a representation of excellence and perfection
14
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paraphrase
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a restatement of a text or passage for clarity
15
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politic
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prudent and shrewd in practical ways
