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Units 5-6 Flashcards

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1
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VID/VIS

A

to see

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Envisage

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Verb - To imagine; to conceive of

Syn. - perceive

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Visage

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Noun - Face; facial expression

Syn. - expression

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PARI

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be visible, appear

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Apparition

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Noun - An unreal figure; a ghost

Syn. - specter

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SPEC

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to look

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Perspicacious

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Adjective - Wise; insightful; acutely intelligent

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Retrospective

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Adjective - Looking backward over a period of time

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Aspect

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Noun - A part that can be considered or viewed

Syn. - facet

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Introspective

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Adjective - Contemplating one’s own thoughts and feelings

Syn. - meditative
Ant. - shallow

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PHAN

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to appear, to show

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Phenomenon

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Noun - A fact or event which can be observed and/or documented

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Diaphanous

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Adjective - Lightweight and transparent

Syn. - opaque

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Epiphany

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Noun - A moment of great insight; revelation

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Sycophant

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Noun - A person flatters; a yes-man

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HER/HES

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to attach, be fixed

17
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Adherent

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Noun - A follower of a person or idea

Syn. - disciple
Ant. - opponent

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Incoherent

A

Adjective - Not able to be understood; nonsensical

Syn. - confused
Ant. - clear

19
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Inherent

A

Adjective - existing as a natural part

Syn. - innate, inborn

20
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FUS

A

to pour out

21
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Diffuse

A

Adjective - not concentrated or focused; wordy

Syn. - scattered
Ant. - concentrated

Verb - to spread out or distribute

Syn. - disperse
Ant. - concentrate

22
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Effusive

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Adjective - Overflowing with words or feelings; gushing

Syn. - enthusiastic
Ant. - restrained

23
Q

Profuse

A

Adjective - plentiful; abundant

Syn. - bounteous

24
Q

SOLU/SOLV

A

to loosen, to solve

25
Q

Resolute

A

Adjective - Determined; steadfast

Syn. - unshakeable

26
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Dissolute

A

Adjective - Devoted to sensual pleasure; lacking moral restraint

Syn. - dissipated; decadent

27
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Insoluble

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Adjective - Impossible to solve or fix

Syn. - puzzling
Ant. - uncomplicated

Adjective - Unable to be dissolved

Syn. - tough

28
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LEG

A

to select, to choose

29
Q

Diligent

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Adjective - Hard-working and careful

Syn. - assiduous
Ant. - lazy

30
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Recollect

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Verb - To remember; to recall

31
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Sacrilege

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Noun - An act against a holy person or place

Syn. - profanity
Ant. - reverence

Honors English (10 decks)

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