vocab 3.2 Flashcards

1
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artifice

A

false or insincere behavior; a trick

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2
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copious

A

plentiful in number or amount

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3
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voracious

A

Having a huge appetite; insatiable

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4
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Pittance

A

a small portion, amount, or allowance

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5
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indigent

A

suffering extreme poverty

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6
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Indolence

A

an inclination to laziness; sloth [not the animal]

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7
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Erudite

A

having or showing knowledge that is gained by studying

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8
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Trepidation

A

(n.) a nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation; apprehension

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9
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Antipathy

A

(n.) a strong feeling of dislike

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10
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bereft

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(adj.) deprived or robbed of the possession or use of something; suffering the death of a loved one

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