Vocab Lists 7+8 Flashcards
1
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condone
A
to excuse or forgive; to overlook an offense
2
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hackneyed
A
overused phrase/idea lacking significance
3
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imperative
A
required; absolutely necessary
4
Q
mundane
A
common, lacking interest or excitement; dull.
5
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placid
A
calm; peaceful; undisturbed
6
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spurious
A
not genuine or true; lacking in authenticity; fake
7
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stealthy
A
secretive; sly
8
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urbane
A
refined, polite, smooth
9
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pariah
A
a social outcast
10
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desecrate
A
to violate the sacredness of something; to treat as if not sacred
11
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vociferous
A
loud, noisy, making sure one’s feelings are known
12
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euphemism
A
a mild or pleasant expression substituted for one that is harsh or blun
13
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dearth
A
a scarcity or lack; too small a supply or shortage
14
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harbinger
A
a person or thing that comes before to announce or give an indication of what is to follow
15
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irate
A
very angry
