Vocab "F" Flashcards

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Generic

A

Jurassic World is a generic and typical blockbuster.

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Vestige

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These ruins are the last vestiges of a colonial past that still exists.

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Latitude

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I have the latitude and freedom to live my life.

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Raconteur

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He was the most wonderful raconteur and he is good at telling stories.

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5
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Disclaim

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He disclaimed to the public to deny his responsibility of something

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Languish

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plants languish and become weaker if not cared properly.

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Amenity

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This amenity makes this place pleasant.

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Incur

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I incurred this upon himself.

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9
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Syllabus

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The college syllabus showed a list of topics .

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10
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Culminate

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Theseevents culminated to end of WWII

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Adage

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Have you Ihave heard the adage, or phrase, of life gives you lemons.

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12
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Vitriolic

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I feel vitriolic and hatred towards you.

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Isnomnia

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I have insomnia, which makes me unable to sleep.

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14
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Hone

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I honed my sword to sharpen its blades.

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Wane

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As you age, you wane and become weaker

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Atrophy

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Her lack of practice showed her atrophy

17
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exterminate

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Nazi Germany exterminated Jews, killing groups of them.

18
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Palpable

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His fidgeting was palpable and easily noticable

19
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Beseech

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He beseeched and begged her to stay.

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obstreperous

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The dog was obstreperous and noisy

21
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omnipresent

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The omnipresent of God is everywhere.

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bequeth

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In his will, my grandpa bequethed his money to my family.

23
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Perverse

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His perverse decision felt wrong to most people.

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deport

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Enrique risked being deported, being forced to leave the US.

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Capitulate
The British forces capitulated and surrendered to the US.
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resplendent
She had a **resplendent** and **brightly colored** dress.
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Beneficient
He was a **beneficent** and **generous** man
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Defame
He **defamed** the politician by **writing false things** about him.
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Callow
The toddler was **callow** and **young**.
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Combustible
The paint thinner was highly **combustible**, being able to **burn easily.**
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Dissemble
He **dissembled** and **hide his real feelings** from his friend.
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Sovereign
The new **sovereign** was **without limit.**
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Hapless
I am in a hapless and unfortunate situation.
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Boisterous
The **boisterous** dog was **full of life.**
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Forlom
He looked like a **forlom** and **lonely** figure
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Taper
The number of bison **tapered** and became **gradually less.**