Vocab 2c Flashcards

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Console

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(v) To comfort; to alleviate someone’s grief, suffering, or sense of loss
(n) 1. a cabinet (such as for a television) designed to stand on the floor
2. the control unit of a computer, electrical system, vehicle, etc.

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Discrete

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(n) Separate or distinct; an individual thing

(n) Consisting of unconnected individual parts; not continuous

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Specious

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(adj. ) Deceptive in attractions or allure
(adj. ) Falsely appearing true, genuine, or plausible

“Several weight loss products on the market make specious claims as to their effectiveness.”

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Approbation

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(n) Official approval

(n) Commendation; praise; a warm expression of approval

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Concur

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(v) To agree, cooperate, or coincide

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Nadir

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(adj. ) The lowest point

(adj. ) A point on the celestial sphere, opposite the zenith and below the observer

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Denunciation

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(n) 1. Public condemnation or censure

2. An accusation of a crime

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Lackluster

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(adj.) Without luster or brilliance; dull

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