Vocab #13 Flashcards

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ambivalent

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(adj.) experiencing opposing feelings; uncertain

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analogous

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(adj.) comparable, corresponding in some particular way

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emissary

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(n.) a person sent on a mission, esp. to represent another

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felicity

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n. happiness; skillfulness, especially at expressing things; adeptness

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incendiary

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  1. (n.) a person, action, or comment which agitates 2. (adj.) inflammatory, causing combustion
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magnanimous

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(adj.) generous in forgiving, above small meanness

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morose

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(adj) having a gloomy or sullen manner; not friendly or sociable

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repartee

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n. a quick witty reply; a series of such replies

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ubiquitous

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(adj.) existing everywhere, widespread

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venerable

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(adj.) deserving of respect because of age or achievement

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