Unit 5 Synonyms Flashcards
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an eccentricity, quirk, mannerism
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idiosyncrasy
2
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ordinary, prosaic, humdrum, routine; earthly, sublunary
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mundane
3
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an inclination, proclivity, propensity
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penchant
4
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disgrace, dishonor, humiliation
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ignominy
5
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a command, decree, edict, ukase
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fiat
6
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a fabrication, creation, invention
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figment
7
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lavish, munificent, opulent, splendid
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sumptuous
8
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omnipresent, pervasive, universal
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ubiquitous
9
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a curse, imprecation, anathema
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malediction
10
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corrupt, perverted, degenerated, vicious
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depraved
11
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specious reasoning, casuistry
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sophistry
12
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sharpness, keenness, acutness
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acuity
13
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to consecrate, sanctify; to venerate
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hallow
14
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unbridled, immoderate, inflate
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overweening
15
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to correct, revise, rectify, to adapt
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emend
