Vocab set 9 ! Flashcards

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Similar

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adjective
having a resemblance in appearance, character, or quantity, without being identical.
“a soft cheese similar to Brie”

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Simultaneous

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adjective
occurring, operating, or done at the same time.
“a simultaneous withdrawal of troops”

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Sophisticated

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adjective
having, revealing, or involving a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of fashion and culture.
“a chic, sophisticated woman”

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Source

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noun
a place, person, or thing from which something originates or can be obtained.
“mackerel is a good source of fish oil”

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Specific

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adjective
clearly defined or identified.
“savings were made by increasing the electricity supply only until it met specific development needs”

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Subsequent

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adjective
coming after something in time; following.
“the theory was developed subsequent to the earthquake of 1906”

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Subservient

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adjective
prepared to obey others unquestioningly.
“she was subservient to her parents”

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Surreptitious

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adjective
kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of.
“low wages were supplemented by surreptitious payments from tradesmen”

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Suspense

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noun
a state or feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what may happen.
“come on, Fran, don’t keep me in suspense!”

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Testimony

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noun
A formal or written or spoken statement especially one given in court of law.
“The testimony of eyewitnesses”

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