Vocab #13 Flashcards
1
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ambivalent
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(adj.) experiencing opposing feelings; uncertain
2
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analogous
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(adj.) comparable, corresponding in some particular way
3
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emissary
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(n.) a person sent on a mission, esp. to represent another
4
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felicity
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n. happiness; skillfulness, especially at expressing things; adeptness
5
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incendiary
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- (n.) a person, action, or comment which agitates 2. (adj.) inflammatory, causing combustion
6
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magnanimous
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(adj.) generous in forgiving, above small meanness
7
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morose
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(adj) having a gloomy or sullen manner; not friendly or sociable
8
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repartee
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n. a quick witty reply; a series of such replies
9
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ubiquitous
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(adj.) existing everywhere, widespread
10
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venerable
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(adj.) deserving of respect because of age or achievement