Verbal FC (5) Flashcards

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Autocrat

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A ruler with absolute power; dictator

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Allege

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To declare; assert without proof

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Blithe

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Joyful

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Clamor

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A loud outcry; uproar

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Cryptic

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Having a hidden or ambiguous meaning; mysterious; baffling

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Despondent

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Lacking in hope; dejected

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Dispersion

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A spreading or scattering out

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Emaciated

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Very thin

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Eulogy

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Spoken or written praise, especially of the recently deceased

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Exuberant

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Full of high spirits

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Foreshadow

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Indicate or suggest beforehand

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Gratuitous

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Without cause or justification; uncalled-for

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Inconspicuous

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Hard to see or perceive; attracting little attention; not striking

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Listless

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Indifferent due to illness or sadness

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Opaque

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Not letting light pass through; not transparent or translucent; hard to understand

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Precarious

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Uncertain; insecure

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Resilient

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Recovering strength, spirits, good humor; bendable

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Scrutinize

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To look at very carefully; examine closely

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Succulent

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Full of juice; juicy

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Vigilant

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Staying watchful and alert to danger or trouble