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VOCA 124 -164 Flashcards

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Intuition (n)

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Definition:
The ability to understand something immediately without need for conscious reasoning

Synonyms:
Instinct, intuitiveness, hunch, gut feeling

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Invariably (Adv)

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Definition:
Always

Synonyms:
Consistently, regularly

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Invigorate (v)

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Definition:
To give strength or vitality

Synonyms:
Energize, revive, refresh

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Jangle (v/n)

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Definition:
To make a harsh or discordant often ringing sound

Synonyms:
Clinking, clattering, clanging

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Jest (v/n)

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Definition:
A joking manner

Synonyms:
Gag, joke, quip

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Kudos (n)

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Definition:
Praise given for achievement

Synonyms:
Acclaim, accolade, honor

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Laden (adj)

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Definition:
Loaded down

Synonyms:
Burden, weighted, hampered

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Lambaste (v)

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Definition:
To criticize someone severely or angrily

Synonyms:
Berate, scold, rebuke, reprimand

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Legible (adj)

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Definition:
Clear enough to read

Synonyms:
Decipherable

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Loathing (n)

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Definition:
An intense feeling of dislike or disgust

Synonyms:
Disgust, detest, abhor

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Makeshift (adj)

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Definition:
A temporary, usually insubstantial, substitution

Synonyms:
Alternative, substitute, improvised

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Mammoth (adj)

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Definition:
Extremely large

Synonyms:
Gigantic, huge, immense

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Manual (adj/n)

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Definition:
Done with hands
A book of instructions

Synonyms:
Laboring, handbook

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Materialize (v)

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Definition:
Actually happen, appear, come into being

Synonyms:
Arrive, turn up, appear

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Mope (v)

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Definition:
To be depressed, in low spirits, pout

Synonyms:
Brood, sulk

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Moratorium (n)

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Definition:
A waiting period set by an authority, a suspension of activity

Synonyms:
Suspension, deferment, postpone, abeyance

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Motivation (n)

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Definition:
Reason for behaving a particular way
Desire to do something

Synonyms:
Motive, incentive, enthusiasm, determination, enterprise

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Naïve (adj)

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Definition:
Showing lack of experience

Synonyms:
Innocent, unsophisticated

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Nebulous (adj)

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Definition:
Not seen or understood clearly

Synonyms:
Vague, ambiguous, obscure

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Negligent (adj)

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Definition:
Without appropriate or sufficient attention

Synonyms:
Careless, irresponsible, thoughtless

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Nepotism (n)

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Definition:
The act of favoring relatives for jobs or appointments; not based on abilities

Synonyms:
Bias, favoritism

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Nonchalant (adj)

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Definition:
Non caring or unworried about something

Synonyms:
Calm, cool, collected

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Notable (adj)

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Definition:
Worthy of notice, memorable

Synonyms:
Remarkable, significant, important

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Notify (v)

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Definition:
Inform someone of something typically in a formal or official manner

Synonyms:
Inform, advise, apprise

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Oblige (v)

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Definition:
To do a favor for, to put in ones debt by a favor or service

Synonyms:
Compel, coerce, require

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Obsess (v)

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Definition:
Preoccupy, fill to the mind continually and intrusively

Synonyms:
Preoccupy

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Obstinate (adj)

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Definition:
Stubbornly sticking with an opinion or course of action

Synonyms:
Stubborn, inflexible, adamant

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Omen (n)

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Definition:
An event or object believed to predict a good or bad event

Synonyms:
Prediction, prophecy, foreshadowing

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Ouster (n)

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Definition:
A judgement removing an officer or leader

Synonyms:
Expulsion, ejection, banishment

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Overture(n)

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Definition:
A musical piece played at the beginning. An approach to initiate communication

Synonyms:
Prelude, opening, apology, gesture

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Paltry (adj)

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Definition:
Small amount; trivial

Synonyms:
Meager, insufficient, inadequate

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Patronize (v)

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Definition:
To support a business or cause

Synonyms:
Support, promote, endorse

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Perceptive (adj)

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Definition:
Having or showing sensitive insight

Synonyms:
Insightful, discerning, responsive

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Perilous (adj)

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Definition:
Dangerous, involving potential loss or injury

Synonyms:
Dangerous, hazardous, risky

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Petrify (v)

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Definition:
Change into stone by calcification
Make someone frightened they are unable to move

Synonyms:
Fossilized, terrified

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Phenomenon (n)

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Definition:
A fact or situation that is observed to exist or happen without explanation; something remarkable

Synonyms:
Occurrence, event, marvel, sensation

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Pique(v/n)

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Definition:
V-To excite or arouse
N- Feeling resentment

Synonyms:
Annoyance, aggravation

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Plethora (n)

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Definition:
A large or excessive amount of something

Synonyms:
Excess, abundance

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Plummet (v)

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Definition:
To fall suddenly and quickly

Synonyms:
Fall plunge, decline

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Polarize (v)

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Definition:
To cause a group to be divided in extremes

Synonyms:
Divide, separate, split

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Predicament (n)

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Definition:
A difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation

Synonyms:
Awkward, mess, difficulty

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