Vocab Set 10 Flashcards

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1
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abreast

A

beside

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confound

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to confuse

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digression

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a tangent; a departure from the subject under consideration

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discrepancy

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difference; the quality or state of being different

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duplicitous

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deceptive; given to or marked by cheating and deception

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expedient

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prudent; tactical; wise; suitable for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances

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fabricate

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to produce; to bring into being by combining, shaping, or transforming materials

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glum

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bleak; somber; causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer

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harbinger

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**herald; forerunner; precursor; **one that announces or indicates the later arrival of another

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intrinsic

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inherent; integral; being a part of the innermost nature of a person or thing

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largesse

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gift; something given to someone without expectation of a return

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libertine

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corrupt; degraded; having or showing lowered moral character or standards

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malfeasance

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misconduct; wrongdoing; improper or illegal behavior

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manifest

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evident; apparent; not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation

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minute

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detailed; thorough; including many small descriptive features

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modish

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fashionable; stylish; being in the latest or current fashion

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nascent

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initial; first; beginning to come into existence

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perennial

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enduring; ongoing; having an existence or validity that does not change or diminish

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pious

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**loyal; steadfast; **firm in one’s allegiance to someone or something

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providential

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fortunate; coming or happening by good luck especially unexpectedly

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prowess

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**corauge; bravery; **strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger

22
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schism

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discord; conflict; a lack of agreement or harmony

23
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slander

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defamation; the making of false statements that damage another’s reputation

24
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stalwart

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valient; brave; feeling or displaying no fear by temperament

25
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supplicate

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to beg; petition; to make a request to (someone) in an earnest or urgent manner

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terse

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concise; brief; marked by the use of few words to convey much information or meaning

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tirade

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diatribe; attack; criticism; a long angry speech or scolding

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universal

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versatile; adaptable; able to do many different kinds of things

29
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vanquish

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**to conquer; to dominate; **to bring under one’s control by force of arms

30
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woeful

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mournful; heartbroken; expressing or suggesting mourning