voc 17 Flashcards
1
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esoteric
A
understood by select few with special knowledge or interest
2
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tribulation
A
grievous trouble
3
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bacchanal
A
occasion of wild and drunken revelry
4
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undermine
A
erode the base; lessen the effect
5
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maverick
A
unorthodox or independent minded person
6
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hedonist
A
person who believes pleasure most importan
7
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somnolent
A
causing or suggestive of drowsiness
8
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diatribe
A
forceful and verbal bitter attack
9
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nihilist
A
believes life is meaningless
10
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alleviate
A
make suffering less severe
11
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eclipse
A
obscure light from one celestial body; distinctive marking of birds; block light
