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Vocab Unit 2 Flashcards

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Nostalgic

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adj- wishing for a return to the way things used to be; longing for the past; homesick

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Nocturnal

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adj- active at night

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Novelty

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noun- something new or unusual

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Nuance

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noun- slight degree; shade of difference

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Nullify

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verb- remove or cancel all value or force; neglect

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Nurture

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verb- provide care and support; nourish; train or educate

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Obdurate

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adj- stubborn; unyielding

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Objurgate

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verb- scold; castigate; denounce

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Obliterate

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verb- remove or destroy completely; erase

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Obscure

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adj- hazy; unfamiliar; difficult to understand

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Obsequious

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adj- behaving like a meek, spineless servant; subservient; sycophant

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Obsolete

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adj- no longer usable; outdated

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Obstinate

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adj- stubborn; refusing to be persuaded

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Obtuse

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adj- dull; blunt; unintelligent; lacking sharpness

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Obviate

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verb- eliminate the need for something; make unnecessary

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Ominous

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adj- a sign of something unpleasant that’s about to happen; inauspicious

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Onerous

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adj- burdensome; oppressive

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Opaque

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adj- too dark or thick for light to pass through

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Opportunist

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noun- someone who takes advantage of the situation

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Optimist

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noun- someone who always believes things will turn out okay

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Opulency

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noun- luxury; wealth; riches

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Pacifist

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noun- person who refuses to fight

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Paltry

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adj- worthless; insignificant; petty

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Paragon

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noun- model of excellence; the best

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Parity

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noun- equality or equivalence; balance among a group of rivals

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Parsimony

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noun- stinginess; excessive frugality

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Partisan

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adj- blindly devoted to a cause or organization

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Paucity

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noun- too few; scarcity

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Pecuniary

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adj- having to do with money; financial

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Penchant

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noun- a strong liking; attraction

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