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vocab #1 Flashcards

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Divulge (v)

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Definition: To tell or reveal a secret

Compared to:
Unveil, expose, dispose

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Abet (v)

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Definition: To assist or encourage, often in wrongdoing.

Compared to:
Promote, incite, help, collaborate, encourage

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Dogmatic (adj)

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Definition: Arrogant and stubborn about one’s beliefs

Compared to:
Inflexible, opinionated, prejudicial, dictatorial, authoritative

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Insipid (adj)

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Definition: Not at all stimulating, lacking flavor

Compared to:
Flat, boring, lifeless, tedious

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Extraneous (adj)

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Definition:
Innessential, not insinuating a vital part.

Compared to:
Unnecessary, irrelevant,

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Coerce (v)

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Definition:
To pressure through the use of intimidation, threats, or force

Compared to:
Intimidate, manipulate

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Jaundiced (adj)

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Definition:
Prejudiced, hostile

Compared to:
Skeptical, cynical, pessimistic, prejudiced

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Meticulous (adj)

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Definition:
Excessively careful about details

Compared to:
Precise, detail-oriented, fastidious, neat

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Temerity (n)

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Definition:
Recklessness, foolish regard for danger

Compared to:
Fearlessness, nerve, audacity, imprudence

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Gregarious (adj)

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Definition: sociable; fond of the company of others

Compared to:
Friendly, extroverted outgoing, social

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Heresey (n)

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Definition:
The crime of holding a belief that goes against established beliefs

Compared to:
Betrayal, nonconformity

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Docile (adj)

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Definition: easy to teach or manage

Compared to: submissive, compliant, obedient

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Libation (n)

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Definition: drink, often alcoholic (not always)

Compared to:
Drinks, liquids

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Anathema (n)

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Definition: a hated person or thing; curse

Compared to:
Aberration, evil

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Banter (n)

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Definition: Teasing, playful conversation

Compared to:
Joking, kidding, teasing

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Castigate (V)

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Definition:
To criticize or punish severely

Compared to:
Punish, reprimand, scold

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Guache (adj)

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Definition:
Tactless, awkward, unsophisticated, rude

Compared to:
Graceless, awkward, unsophisticated, rude

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Ignominy (n)

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Definition: public shame or dishonor

Compared to:
Shame, dishonor, disgrace

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Motley (adj)

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Definition: Made up of dissimilar parts; being of many colors

Compared to:
Assorted, varied, miscellaneous

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Emaciated (adj)

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Definition: (adj) extremely thin; wasted away

Compared to:
Withered, skeletal, wasted away

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