vocab page 9 Flashcards
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arcane (adj.)
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obscure, secret, known only by a few
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archaic (adj.)
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of or relating to an earlier period in time, outdated
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archetypal (adj.)
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the most representative or typical example of something
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ardor (n.)
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extreme vigor, energy, enthusiasm
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arid (adj.)
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excessively dry
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arrogate (v.)
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to take without justification
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artifact (n.)
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a remaining piece from an extinct culture or place
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artisan (n.)
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a craftsman
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ascertain (v.)
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to perceive, learn
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ascetic (adj.)
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practicing restraint as a means of self-discipline, usually religious
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ascribe (v.)
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to assign, credit, attribute to
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aspersion (n.)
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a curse, expression of ill-will
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aspire (v.)
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to long for, aim toward
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assail (v.)
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to attack
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assess (v.)
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to evaluate
