Vocab 1 Flashcards
1
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Juxtaposition
A
two things being seen or placed close together with a contrasting effect
2
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Unfathomable
A
incapable of being fully understood
3
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Privy
A
Sharing in the knowledge of
4
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Punctilious
A
showing great attention to detail or correct behavior
5
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Vestige
A
a trace of something that is disappearing or no longer exists
6
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Wan
A
Pale
7
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Defunct
A
no longer existing or functioning
8
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Abound
A
existing in large quantities
9
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Subterfuge
A
Deceit in order to complete one’s goal
10
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Jauntily
A
spritely in manner
11
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Nebulous
A
Cloudy; hazy
12
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Menagerie
A
a collection of wild animals
13
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Meretricious
A
flashy
14
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Euphemism
A
a mild word that is a substitute for a blunt one
15
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Ineffable
A
too great to be expressed
