Vocab 29 Flashcards

1
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isocolon

A

When parallel elements use the same number of words/syllables

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2
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Secrete

A

to produce a substance from a gland

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3
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sedentary

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involving much sitting or little physical activity

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4
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sequential

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arranged in a specific order

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5
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serene

A

calm

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6
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servile

A

people pleaser / submissive

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7
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slander

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making a false statement to ruin someone’s reputation

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8
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solace

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comfort in a time of distress

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9
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solvent

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able to pay all debts / a liquid that can dissolve other substances

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10
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sonorous

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(of a voice or sound) imposingly deep or full

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11
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spontaneous

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done because of a sudden impulse / unplanned

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12
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spurious

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fake

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13
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stagnate

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to become inactive

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