Vocab 15 Definitions Flashcards
1
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Brusque
A
Abrupt in manner or speech; gruff
2
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Concise
A
Short and to the point
3
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Demean
A
To cause a lower of self-esteem; to lower in reputation or character
4
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Despicable
A
Deserving of contempt of scorn
5
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Emulate
A
To try to equal; to imitate
6
Q
Evoke
A
- to call forth; to produce
- to bring to mind; often by suggestion
7
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Excruciating
A
Very painful
8
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Inaugurate
A
- to install in office with a formal ceremony
- to begin officially or mark the opening of
9
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Pervade
A
To spread throughout
10
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Proprietor
A
An owner of a store or other business
11
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Pseudonym
A
A fictitious name used by an other; a pen name
12
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Rebuff
A
- to reject bluntly
- to drive back
- a blunt rejection
- an abrupt setback in progress
13
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Resilient
A
- capable of recovering quickly from misfortune
- returning quickly to an original shape or condition
14
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Turbulent
A
- chaotic; unruly
- stormy; tempestuous
15
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Avid
A
- having a strong desire for, to the point of greed
- eager, enthusiastic
