Vocab 22 Flashcards

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Aberration (n)

A

a deviating from the right path or usual coarse of action; a mental disorder, especially temporary

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copious (adj)

A

abundant

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didactic (adj)

A

intended to instruct

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egregious (adj)

A

extraordinarily bad

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Expunge (v)

A

to erase; to remove completely

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fallacy (v)

A

false idea, mistaken belief

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gratuitous (adj)

A

freely given; unnecessary: uncalled-for

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heretic (n)

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a person who upholds religious doctrines contrary to the established beliefs of the church

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implausible (adj)

A

not having the appearance of truth or reason

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levity (adv)

A

lightness; lack of seriousness; fickleness

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meandering (adj)

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winding back and forth; rambling

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officious (adj)

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meddling; giving unnecessary or unwanted advice or services

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peerless (adj)

A

having no equal; better than the rest

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quandary (n)

A

condition of being doubtful or confused

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Raze

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to destroy

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