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Vocab definitions Flashcards

1
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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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11
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overly patriotic

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Jingoistic

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12
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unable to be soothed

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implacable

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13
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a natural skill

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affinity

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14
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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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18
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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

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The little girl was demure when she got into kindergarten

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Use the word jingoistic in a sentence

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The boys were jingoistic at the game. They screamed, whooped, shouted, and even painted the team name on their chests.

27
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Use the word implacable in a sentence.

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When the boy lost his blanket, he was implacable.

28
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Use the word affinity in a sentence

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The barber had a great affinity for hair cutting

29
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Use the word coquette in a sentence

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The woman wanted the man’s drink so she played a little coquette in order to get it.

30
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Use the word harangue in a sentence

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Mr Coleman harangues us in class everyday, but it’s for a good cause

31
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State and antonym and synonym for the following word: sycophant

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flatterer, underachiever

32
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State and antonym and synonym for the following word: pernicious

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harmful, passivist

33
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State and antonym and synonym for the following word: ubiquitous

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common, uncommon or hidden

34
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State and antonym and synonym for the following word: non-sequitur

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irrelevant , relevant

35
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State and antonym and synonym for the following word: diatribe

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insult, compliment

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State and antonym and synonym for the following word: slipshod

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nonchalant, caring

37
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State and antonym and synonym for the following word: nefarious

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evil, good

38
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State and antonym and synonym for the following word: precursor

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forerunner or replacement, successor

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State and antonym and synonym for the following word: impregnable

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invincible, fragile

40
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State and antonym and synonym for the following word: demure

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Bashful, outgoing

41
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State and antonym and synonym for the following word: jingoistic

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nationalist, unpatriotic

42
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State and antonym and synonym for the following word: implacable

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unappeasable, replacable

43
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State and antonym and synonym for the following word: affinity

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skill, aversion

44
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State and antonym and synonym for the following word: Coquette

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seducer, chaste

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State and antonym and synonym for the following word: harangue

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diatribe, gentle

46
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bemoan

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express discontent or sorrow over

47
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misogynist

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Someone who hates women

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abhor

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hate

49
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talisman

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an object with magical powers that brings good luck

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placid

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Not easily upset or excited

51
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Name a synonym and antonym for the following word:
bemoan

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mourn, praise

52
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Name a synonym and antonym for the following word:
misogynist

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sexist, feminist

53
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Name a synonym and antonym for the following word:
abhor

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disapprove or dislike, love or obsess

54
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Name a synonym and antonym for the following word:
Talisman

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Juju, jinx

55
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Name a synonym and antonym for the following word:
placid

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nonchalant, agitated

56
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Use the word bemoan in a sentence

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The man bemoaned at the funeral

57
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Use the word misogynist in a sentence

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Andrew Tate is a misogynist

58
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Use the word abhor in a sentence

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I abhor rock music

59
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used the word talisman in a sentence

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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.

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The man was strong-willed and placid

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