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Vocab 1 Definitions Flashcards

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Acumen (n)

A

Keenness, depth of perception or discernment

Mama

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Assuage (v)

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To lessen the intensity or ease something; to pacify/quiet

Guanfacine

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Ardent (adj)

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Having or showing very strong feelings; zealous

Suffrage

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Avarice (n)

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Excessive, insatiable desire for gain/wealth

Politicians

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Bifurcate (v)

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To divide into branches or parts

Fork in the road
Lungs

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Clandestine (adj)

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Done in secret or secretive manner

Spy

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Clemency (n)

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Kind or merciful treatment who could be given harsh punishment

Jesus

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Deign (v)

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To do something that is “beneath” you; to condescend reluctantly

Cleaning bathrooms

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Eclectic (adj)

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Composed of elements from various sources

Potluck

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Ethereal (adj)

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Lacking material substance; celestial; heavenly (ghostly)

The Holy Ghost

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Fetid (adj)

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Having a strong, unpleasant smell

Boys’ bathroom

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Garish (adj)

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excessively or too vivid or bright; tastelessly showy

London from The Suite Life

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Inane (adj)

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Empty, insubstantial; lacking significance or meaning

Hallmark movies

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Largess (n)

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Generosity of spirit or attitude; charitable

Grandmas

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Levity (n)

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Excessive or unseemly frivolity or lightheartedness

Brothers during scriptures

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Palpable (adj)

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Capable of being touched or felt; tangible; easily perceptible; noticeable

Pencil

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Pedantic (adj)

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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

CNA workbook

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Pejorative (n/adj)

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A word or phrase that is inherently insulting or belittling

The “N” word

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Platitude (n)

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A trite/stale remark; an overused saying or cliche

“Better late than never”

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Rife (adj)

A

Abundant, common, prevalent

Chaos at home

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Succinct (adj)

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Using few words to express an idea; marked by compact and precise expression

Grammarly

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Ubiquitous (adj)

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Existing or being everywhere at once; widespread

Atoms

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Unilateral (adj)

A

Done or undertaken by one person/party; having/affecting one side

My friendship with Carson

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Vacillate (v)

A

To waver in mind, will, or feeling; to hesitate in making choices

Me choosing anything

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Vilify (v)

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To say or write harsh and critical things about someone/thing; to slander/defame

The letters in the book The Captain’s Confidant

English 1010 Vocab (13 decks)

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