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Vocab 1 Flashcards

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acumen

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a keenness of depth of perception or discernment

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assuage

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to lessen the intensity of or easy something, to pacify

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ardent

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having or showing very strong feelings; zealous

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avarice

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excessive, insatiable desire for gain/wealth

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bifurcate

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to divide into branches or parts

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clandestine

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done in secret or secretive manner

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clemency

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kind or merciful treatment who could be given harsh punishment

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deign

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to do something that is beneath you. to condescend reluctantly

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eclectic

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composed of elements from various sources

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ethereal

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lacking material substance, celestial, heavenly

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fetid

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having a strong unpleasant smell

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garish

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excessively or too vivid or bright

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inane

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empty, insubstantial; lacking significance or meaning

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largess

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generosity of spirit or attitude; charitable

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levity

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excessive or unseemly frivolity or lightheartedness

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palpable

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capable of being touched or felt; tangible

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pedantic

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having a very narrow focused knowledge on a subject and tending to show it off by pointing out small details/ mistakes

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pejorative

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a word or phrase that is inherently insulting or belittling

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platitude

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a trite/stale remark; an oversized saying or cliche

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rife

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abundant, common, prevalent

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succinct

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using few words to express an idea

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ubiquitous

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existing or being everywhere at one; widespread

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unilateral

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done or undertaken by one person/party

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vacillate

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to waver in mind, will or feeling

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vilify

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to say or write harsh and critical things about someone/thing

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