Vocab 2 Flashcards
1
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Adversity
A
A difficult situation; misfortune
2
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Pedantic
A
Ostentatiously learned; dull unimaginative
3
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Sardonic
A
Showing scorn; derisively mocking
4
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Paradox
A
Something made up of 2 opposites things that seem impossible but is actually possible
5
Q
Tacit
A
Expressed without being directly stated
6
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Adjacent
A
Sharing a border or point; nearby
7
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Arbitrary
A
Not planned or chosen for a reason; not based on reason or evidence
8
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Interloper
A
An intruder
9
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Acquiesce
A
To accept reluctantly but w /o protest
10
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Pensive
A
Engaged in deep and serious thought
11
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Insipid
A
Lacking flavor; dull; not at all stimulating
12
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Pungent
A
Having an intensely strong taste or smell
