Vocab 6 (Word - give definition[s]) Flashcards

1
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banal

A

not original, common, boring

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2
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benevolent

A

generous

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3
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bog

A

marsh, swamp

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buoyant

A
  1. cheerful
  2. floating
  3. very active
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5
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buttress

A

support

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6
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byzantine

A

excessively complex

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7
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cajole

A

persuade

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8
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callous

A

cruelly insensitve

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9
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capacity

A

ability

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10
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catalyst

A

something that triggers an event

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11
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caustic

A
  1. bitter and sarcastic

2. acidic

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12
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cerebral

A

intellectual

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13
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charismatic

A

charming

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14
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circumscribe

A

restrict, limit

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15
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circumvent

A

overcome an obstacle

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16
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cite

A
  1. quote as evidence

2. mention as an example

17
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combustible

A

able to catch fire easily

18
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compatable

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  1. able to co-exist peacefully, well-suited

2. consistent

19
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compile

A

assemble, collect

20
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comply

A

go along with the rules

21
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comprehensive

A

thorough

22
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conducive

A

favorable to, likely to bring about a certain outcome

23
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congenial

A

pleasant

24
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conscientious

A

careful, hardworking

25
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constraint

A

restriction, limitation

26
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consummate

A
  1. (verb) complete, make perfect

2. (adjective) highly skilled, perfect