Vocab Lesson 9 (English) Flashcards

1
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anthology

A

a selected collection of writings, songs, etc

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aspire

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to long for, aim toward

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3
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commendation

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a notice of approval or recognition

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4
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confound

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to frustrate, confuse

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5
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cosmopolitan

A

sophisticated, worldly

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6
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divisive

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causing dissent, discord

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expedient

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advisable, advantageous, serving one’s self-interest

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8
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infusion

A

an injection of on substance into another; the permeation of one substance by another

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9
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nurture

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to assist the development of

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10
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profuse

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plentiful, abundant

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11
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pungent

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having a pointed, sharp quality-often used to describe smells

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12
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rescind

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to take back, repeal

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13
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ruminate

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to contemplate, reflect

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14
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sycophant

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one who flatters for self-gain

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15
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surmise

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to infer with little evidence

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