Vocab 11 & 12 Flashcards by Justin K

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corroborates (verb)

A

to support an idea

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aberration (noun)

A

deviation from the normal course

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herculean (adjective)

A

difficult, need strength and courage

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retrospect (noun)

A

survey of things form the past

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dearth (noun)

A

scarce supply

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salient (adjective)

A

easily seen or noticed

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adjudge (verb)

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to decide by law

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diurnal (adjective)

A

occurring daily during daytime

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candor (noun)

A

openness; truthful

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ludicrous (adjective)

A

ridiculous

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scrupulous (adjective)

A

strict attention to what is right

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artifices (noun)

A

clever device

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configuration (noun)

A

position of parts

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deduce (verb)

A

infer and conclude by reasoning

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refute (verb)

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to prove false or incorrect

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captivate (verb)

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to charm, attract

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proponent (noun)

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a supporter of a cause or idea

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extant (adjective)

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still in existence (adjective)

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chicanery (noun)

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clever talk or trickery to deceive

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augury (noun)

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foretelling the future from signs or omens