Unit 6 - Vocabulary 1 - 20 Flashcards

20 vocabulary terms

1
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Adieu

A

A farewell.

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2
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Advent

A

An arrival; A coming into place or view.

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3
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Apex

A

The highest point, tip.

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4
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Assimilate

A

To absorb fully or adopt.

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5
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Bogus

A

False, counterfit

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6
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Exorbitant

A

Unreasonably high.

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7
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Interim

A

Temporary or transitional period.

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8
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Inundate

A

To overwhelm with a large amount of something.

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9
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Malign

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To speak harmful or negative about someone.

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10
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Meander

A

To wander aimlessly or take a winding course.

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11
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Metropolis

A

A large, bustling city.

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12
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Momentous

A

Very important or significant.

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13
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Obstreperous

A

Noisy and difficult to control.

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14
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Pensive

A

Thoughtful.

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15
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Perilous

A

Dangerous.

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16
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Shoddy

A

Poorly made or of low quality.

17
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Sprightly

A

Full of energy or vitality.

18
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Surly

A

Rude, unfriendly, or bad-tempered.

19
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Tirade

A

Rude, unfriendly, or bad-tempered.

20
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Vagrant

A

A person who wanders without a fixed home or job.