Vc. 12 Flashcards

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amethyst

A

purplish transparent quartz used as a gem stone

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2
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anomaly

A

departure from the norm

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3
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equanimity

A

eveness of temper in stressful situation

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4
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credulity

A

believing too easily

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5
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cavorting

A

prancing about in a playful manner

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6
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cabal

A

group unified in a secret plot

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7
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poignant

A

physically or mentally painful

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8
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preeminently

A

above all most important

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9
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vituperative

A

abusively critical

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10
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unassailable

A

impossible to dispute or disprove

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11
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temerity

A

foolish boldness

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12
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misconstrued

A

misunderstood

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13
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cauterize

A

to br=urn to destroy diseased tissue

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14
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callow

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lacking adult experience, immature

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15
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acquiesce

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to give in / comply

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16
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ingratiate

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to gain another’s favor through effort