Vocab, batch #3 (1-25) Flashcards

1
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Levity

A

lightness

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2
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Ubiquitous

A

being everywhere at the same time

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3
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Purgation

A

process of getting rid of impurities

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4
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Unanimity

A

complete agreement

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5
Q

Abridge

A

to shorten

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6
Q

Philanthropist

A

someone who gives to worthy causes

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7
Q

Raconteur

A

skilled storyteller

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8
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Reminiscence

A

story of past experiences

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9
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Repertoire

A

supply of songs, stories, skills, or devices

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10
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Sobriety

A

being quiet/serious

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11
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Suppleness

A

limberness

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12
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Tirade

A

long, harsh, often abusive speech

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13
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Vagary

A

inconsistent

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14
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Ephemeral

A

short lived

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15
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Mastication

A

something that is chewed up

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16
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Expiation

A

atonement

17
Q

Aberration

A

mental derangement

18
Q

Excoriate

A

to denounce harshly

19
Q

Cynosure

A

a center of attention

20
Q

Volition

A

the act of power of using the will

21
Q

Purlieu

A

a place that one frequents on the outskirts

22
Q

Arrogate

A

claim/seize without right

23
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Laconic

A

concise

24
Q

Vestibule

A

a small entrance hall

25
Q

Indelible

A

incapable of being erased