UNIT 3 Flashcards

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1
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To swindle

A

Cozem

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2
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The entire complex structure of something

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Macrocosm

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3
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Subordinate or Supplementary

A

Ancillary

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4
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A small, narrow space between things

A

Interstice

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5
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To remove material considered offensive

A

Bowdlerize

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6
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An image or picture

A

Icons

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7
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Enclosed, area inhabited by a particular group of people or having a special character

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Enclave

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8
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What a person does best

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Forte

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9
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To deal with people in a patronizing mannor

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Condescend

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10
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Without charge (gravity)

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Gratis

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11
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Inordinate greed

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Rapacity

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12
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A person with masterly skill

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Virtuoso

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13
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A trickster or swindler

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Montebank

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14
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A song of praise

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Paen

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15
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Having the power to heal

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Therapeutic

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16
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Concerned with practical considerations or values (Prac)

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Pragmatic

17
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Superabundance; superfluity

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Plethora

18
Q

Lighthearted joking; talk or writing

A

Persiflage

19
Q

Any division or Separation of a group; into hostile factions

A

Schism

20
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Puzzled; mocking

A

Quizzical