Vocab 181-200 Flashcards

1
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Glut

A

Something filled beyond capacity

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2
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Gratuitous

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Not called for, unwarranted, inappropriate

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3
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Gregarious

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Liking to associate with others; sociable

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4
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Guile

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The use of tricks to deceive, usually for money

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5
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Hedonism

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The pursuit of pleasure as the goal of life

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6
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Helix

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Something spiral in form

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7
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Herculean

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Tremendously demanding, courageous or powerful

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8
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Histrionics

A

Theatrical, overly dramatic, emotional display for effect

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9
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Homily

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Homegrown sermon or moral lecture

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10
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Husbandry

A

Careful management or conservation of resources

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11
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Hydrophobia

A

Morbid fear of water

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12
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Idée fixe

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An idea that dominates one’s mind for a long period of time

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13
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Idyllic

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Delightful in all respects; naturally peaceful

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14
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Immodest

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Not conforming

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15
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Immutable

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Not changeable, fixed

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16
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Impeccable

A

Perfect

17
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Impervious

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Impenetrable

18
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Inane

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Without sense or substance

19
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Incantation

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Words, spells, chants as part of ritual magic

20
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Incense

A

To make really angry