Vocab 4 Flashcards
1
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Aggrandize
A
Exaggerate, to make something appear greater than it actually is
2
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Amorphous
A
Without determinate shape
3
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Archetype
A
An ideal example. Model
4
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Aura
A
Pervasive psychic influence supposed to emanate from persons
5
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Contraband
A
Goods that have been illegally smuggled in or out
6
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Erudite
A
Characterize by extensive knowledge and book smarts
7
Q
Gossamer
A
Soft light delicate fabric.
8
Q
Infer
A
To conclude from facts or premises
9
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Inscrutable
A
Difficult to understand or fathom
10
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Insular
A
Narrow or isolated in outlook or experience
11
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Irrevocable
A
Impossible to retract or take back
12
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Propensity
A
An innate inclination; a tendency
13
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Querulous
A
Habitually complaining, whining
14
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Remonstrate
A
To present and urge reasons in opposition; to protest
15
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Repudiate
A
To refuse to have anything to do with, to reject
