vocab 3 Flashcards
1
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floccinaucinihilipilification
A
estimating something as worthless
Example sentence: His constant floccinaucinihilipilification of her efforts was demoralizing.
2
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altruism
A
unselfish concern for the welfare of others
3
Q
ambiguity
A
the quality or state of having more than one meaning
4
Q
impasse
A
a deadlock, failure of agreement
5
Q
reproach
A
express disapproval
6
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nostalgia
A
a wistful sentimental longing for the past
7
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conjecture
A
an inference based upon guesswork
8
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obsolete
A
no longer in use
9
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auspicious
A
very favorable
10
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gaffe
A
a clumsy social or diplomatic error
