vocab 6 Flashcards

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What does ‘Serene’ mean?

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Calm or quiet; undisturbed by tumult or disorder

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What does ‘Ubiquitous’ mean?

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Characterized by being everywhere; omnipresent; widespread pervasive

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What is ‘Fortitude’?

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Strength of mind that allows one to endure pain or adversity with courage

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What does ‘Diminutive’ mean?

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Very small (usually physical; ~ stature/height)

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What does ‘Trivial’ mean?

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Trifling; unimportant; insignificant (usually non-physical; ~ idea/threat)

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What does ‘Minutiae’ mean?

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Minor everyday details

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What does ‘Exhort’ mean?

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To encourage; to urge; to give a pep talk; to implore

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What does ‘Antipathy’ mean?

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Strong dislike; ill will; the state of detesting someone; enmity; rancor

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What does ‘Digress’ mean?

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To depart from a subject; to wander; to ramble

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What does ‘Tenacious’ mean?

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Characterized by holding fast to something valued; showing great determination

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