VOCAB GROUP #1 Flashcards

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Copious

A

Something in abundance or plentiful; a lot of something

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2
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Delineate

A

to describe something accurately.

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3
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Nefarious

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Extreme wickedness or evil. (Usually used to describe a person or plan)

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4
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Vernacular

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Everyday speech or slang.

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5
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Brawn

A

Muscular strength.

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6
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Tout

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To publicly brag.

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7
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Efface

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To erase; to rub out

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8
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Hinderance

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To delay action; something that gets in the way.

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9
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Glutton

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Someone who consumes too much food or drink.

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10
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Hiatus

A

A break and vacation.

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11
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Querulous

A

Grumbling; grumpy

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12
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Engender

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To create; to make.

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13
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Obliterate

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To destroy completely.

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14
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Obscure

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Dark; unknown; hard to understand.

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15
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Extol

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To praise highly.

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16
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Pugnacious

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Eager to fight.

17
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Quell

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To calm; pacify.

18
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Artisan

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A person who’s skillful with their hands.

19
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Kindle

A

To start a fire; ignite; arouse.

20
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Enhance

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Intensify; improve.