Unit 5 Flashcards

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Acuity

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sharpness of intellect, sharpness of the senses

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Delineate

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To portray,sketch, The line, alin ing things,listing

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Depraved

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marked by evil and corruption,evil

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enervate

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Vacuum,taking the energy out of yourself,mentally;morally;physically

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esoteric

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not everyone knows,only understood by a select few.

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Fecund

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Fertile,fruitful in offspring

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fiat

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rules, order of decree, a command or act of will

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figment

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not real,imagination

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garner

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to acquire as the result of effort, to gather

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hallow

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to set apart as holy or sacred

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idiosyncrasy

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specific mannerism

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ignominy

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shame or disgrace,known for a bad reason

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mundane

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pratical,boring

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Nuance

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Subtle change or slight variation

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Overweening

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too much,think highly of themselves and shouldnt

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penchant

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a wanting to do something, strong attraction

17
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Reputed

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your reputation,according to reputation or general belief

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sophistry

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Tries to be wise,sounds plausible but not

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sumptuous

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Fancy,costly,rich

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ubiquitous

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present or existing everywhere