Vocab definitions Flashcards

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Someone who uses flattery to get what they want from an authority figure

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sycophant

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intending to cause harm

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pernicious

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appearing everywhere

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ubiquitous

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a statement that does not logically follow a conversation’s flow

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non sequitur

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a forceful and bitter verbal

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diatribe

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showing a lack of care or thought

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slipshod

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Wicked or Criminal

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nefarious

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A person or thing that comes before another of a similar kind

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precursor

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Unable to be captured or broken into

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impregnable

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shy or modest

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demure

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overly patriotic

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Jingoistic

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unable to be soothed

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implacable

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a natural skill

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affinity

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A woman who flirts to get what she wants

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coquette

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lecture at length in an aggressive way

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harangue

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Use the word sycophant in a sentence

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She was being a sycophant to her boss to get higher pay.

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Use the word pernicious in a sentence

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Although it was the girl’s birthday The boy was feeling pernicious. He wanted to make this the worst day of her life.

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Use the word ubiquitous in a sentence

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Celebrities are very ubiquitous figures.

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Use the word non-sequitur in a sentence

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As we discussed plans for the neighborhood Larry got distracted by throwing in some non-sequitur comments.

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Use the word diatribe in a sentence

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The man screamed a diatribe at us when we walked an inch into his uneven yard.

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Use the word slipshod in a sentence

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The boy’s yard work was slipshod. My yard was poorly done.

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Use the word nefarious in a sentence

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The nefarious villains struck again, on the bank of 34th Street.

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Use the word precursor in a sentence

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A stuffed animal would be a great precursor to a real pet.

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Use the word impregnable in a sentence

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The superhero was impregnable because of his incredible powers.

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Use the word demure in a sentence
The little girl was demure when she got into kindergarten
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Use the word jingoistic in a sentence
The boys were jingoistic at the game. They screamed, whooped, shouted, and even painted the team name on their chests.
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Use the word implacable in a sentence.
When the boy lost his blanket, he was implacable.
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Use the word affinity in a sentence
The barber had a great affinity for hair cutting
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Use the word coquette in a sentence
The woman wanted the man's drink so she played a little coquette in order to get it.
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Use the word harangue in a sentence
Mr Coleman harangues us in class everyday, but it's for a good cause
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State and antonym and synonym for the following word: sycophant
flatterer, underachiever
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State and antonym and synonym for the following word: pernicious
harmful, passivist
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State and antonym and synonym for the following word: ubiquitous
common, uncommon or hidden
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State and antonym and synonym for the following word: non-sequitur
irrelevant , relevant
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State and antonym and synonym for the following word: diatribe
insult, compliment
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State and antonym and synonym for the following word: slipshod
nonchalant, caring
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State and antonym and synonym for the following word: nefarious
evil, good
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State and antonym and synonym for the following word: precursor
forerunner or replacement, successor
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State and antonym and synonym for the following word: impregnable
invincible, fragile
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State and antonym and synonym for the following word: demure
Bashful, outgoing
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State and antonym and synonym for the following word: jingoistic
nationalist, unpatriotic
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State and antonym and synonym for the following word: implacable
unappeasable, replacable
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State and antonym and synonym for the following word: affinity
skill, aversion
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State and antonym and synonym for the following word: Coquette
seducer, chaste
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State and antonym and synonym for the following word: harangue
diatribe, gentle
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bemoan
express discontent or sorrow over
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misogynist
Someone who hates women
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abhor
hate
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talisman
an object with magical powers that brings good luck
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placid
Not easily upset or excited
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Name a synonym and antonym for the following word: bemoan
mourn, praise
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Name a synonym and antonym for the following word: misogynist
sexist, feminist
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Name a synonym and antonym for the following word: abhor
disapprove or dislike, love or obsess
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Name a synonym and antonym for the following word: Talisman
Juju, jinx
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Name a synonym and antonym for the following word: placid
nonchalant, agitated
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Use the word bemoan in a sentence
The man bemoaned at the funeral
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Use the word misogynist in a sentence
Andrew Tate is a misogynist
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Use the word abhor in a sentence
I abhor rock music
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used the word talisman in a sentence
The elf Had a talisman that gave him an "extra life" quote If he were to die
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Use the word placid in a sentence.
The man was strong-willed and placid