Vocab 10 Flashcards

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Ambivalence

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(noun): the state of having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone

Synonym: doubt, hesitancy, uncertainty

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Avail

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(verb) : help or benefit
(noun) : use or benefit

Synonym: advantage, benefit, account

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Equivalent

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(adjective) : equal in value, amount, function, meaning, etc.
(noun) : a person or thing that is equal to or corresponds with another in value, amount, etc.

Synonym: comparable, proportionate, corresponding

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Evaluation

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(noun): the making of a judgement about the amount, number, or value of something; assessment

Synonym: appraisal, estimate, judgement

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Evince

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(verb): reveal the presence of (a quality or feeling)

Synonym: attest, declare, demonstrate

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Invalid

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(noun) : a person made weak or disabled by illness or injury
(adjective) : not valid, null

Synonym: baseless, false, null

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Invaluable

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(adjective): extremely useful, indispensable

Synonym: priceless, helpful, valuable

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Prevail

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(verb): prove more powerful than opposing forces; be victorious

Synonym: overcome, prove, triumph

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Valedictory

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(noun) : a farewell address
(adjective) : serving as a farewell

Synonym: final, goodbye, parting

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Vanquish

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(verb): defeat thoroughly

Synonym: conquer, crush, overpower

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