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
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Deceit in order to complete one’s goal
10
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Jauntily
A
spritely in manner
11
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Nebulous
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Cloudy; hazy
12
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Menagerie
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a collection of wild animals
13
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Meretricious
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flashy
14
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Euphemism
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a mild word that is a substitute for a blunt one
15
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Ineffable
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too great to be expressed
16
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Laudable
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deserving praise and commendation
17
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Ingratiate
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bringing oneself into favor through flattery
18
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Dilatory
A
slow to act
