Vocab Flashcards by Donny Spellman

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Advocate

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To support

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Provocative

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Attracting attention

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Arrogant

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Feeling superior to others

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Contempt

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Disgust

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Skeptical

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Doubting

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Innovate

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To introduce something new

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Profound

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Deep; insightful

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Digress

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To go off subject

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Tenacious

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Hard to defeat; tough

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Nostalgia

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A longing for the past

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Denounce

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To condemn

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Pragmatic

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Practical

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Rigorous

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Strict; harsh

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Inevitable

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Unavoidable

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Superficial

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Shallow

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Aesthetic

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Artistic

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Disparage

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To belittle

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Elaborate

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Detailed

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Ambivalent

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Undecided

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Esoteric

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Hard to understand

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Subtle

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Not obvious

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Indifferent

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No preference

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Futile

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Hopeless

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Resignation

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Reluctant acceptance of a bad situation

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Negligence

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Carelessness

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Contrite

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Deeply apologetic

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Objective

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Without bias

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Disdain

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Arrogant scorn

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Reticent

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Restrained

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Mitigate

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To lessen the severity of something

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Refute

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To disprove

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Brevity

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Briefness

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Benign

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Gentle

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Apathy

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Lack of emotion

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Revere

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To worship

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Enigma

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Mystery

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Diverse

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Varied

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Lucid

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Clear

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Redundant

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Repetitive

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Alleviate

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To lessen

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Ironic

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Unexpected

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Belligerent

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Combative

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Neutral

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Unbiased

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Anecdote

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A brief, entertaining story

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Articulate

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Speaking clearly and well

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Unprecedented

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Happening for the first time

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Frivolous

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Not serious

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Indulgent

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Yielding to desire

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Volatile

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Explosive

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Stringent

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Strict

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Deference

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Respect

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Congenial

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Pleasant

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Benefactor

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A generous donor

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Amass

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To accumulate

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Authentic

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Real

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Obscure

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Unclear

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Impartial

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Unbiased

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Discriminate

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To differentiate

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Relevant

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Important

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Candid

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Honest

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Discernment

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Ability to see things clearly

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Abstract

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Theoretical

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Temperate

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Restrained

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Eccentric

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A little kooky

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Provincial

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Limited in outlook

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Benevolent

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Kind

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Pious

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Outwardly devout

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Conciliatory

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Making peace

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Resolute

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Determined

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Servile

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Submissive

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Acute

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Sharp

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Anarchy

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Lawlessness

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Virulent

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Full of hate

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Scrutinize

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To examine closely

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Discord

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Disagreement