Vocab 9 (Word - give definition[s]) Flashcards
1
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facilitate
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help, make easier
2
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faction
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a small group within a larger group
3
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fallacy
A
mistaken belief, faulty reasoning
4
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fastidious
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careful, painstaking
5
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fathom
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- (verb) understand
2. a unit of depth, usually measuring water
6
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flag
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- (noun) symbol of a country or institution
- (verb) point out, signal, draw attention to
- (verb) become tired or weak
7
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florid
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- having a red or flushed face
2. flowery, elaborate
8
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folly
A
foolishness
9
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furtive
A
sneaky
10
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generic
A
general, not specific
11
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germinate
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begin or cause to grow
12
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glacial
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- icy, related to glaciers
- cold, unfriendly
- extremely slow
13
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gravity
A
seriousness
14
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hail
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- (noun) pellets of ice
- (verb) rain down with force
- (verb) signal, greet, call out
- (verb) praise
15
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harbor
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- (noun) safe place or shelter, particularly for boats
- (verb) keep or hold in mind
- (verb) give a home to, shelter, or hide someone
16
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hedonist
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someone driven by pleasure
17
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heresy
A
belief that goes against the established opinion
18
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hierarchy
A
ranking, classification
19
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hospitable
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welcoming, friendly
20
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hypothesis
A
theory, guess
21
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iconoclast
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someone who attacks traditional beliefs
22
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ideology
A
system of ideas, way of thinking
23
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idiosyncrasy
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unique personal trait
24
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impeccable
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perfect, flawless
25
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impetuous
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impulsive, spontaneous
