Vocab Unit 3 and 4 Flashcards by Justin K

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Incognito (noun)

A

one who is in disguise or using an assumed name

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cognizant (adjective)

A

aware of or informed about something

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farcical (adjective)

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ridiculous

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discursive (adjective)

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wandering or shifting from one subject to another

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hyperbole (noun)

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an obvious exaggeration

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omniscient (adjective)

A

knowing everything

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fortuitous (adjective)

A

occurring by chance

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assimilate (verb)

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to absorb

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ennui (noun)

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boredom

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mesmerism (noun)

A

hypnotism

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dirge (noun)

A

funeral hymn; a poetic or musical expression of grief

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despotic (noun)

A

an absolute ruler

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expatriate (noun)

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one who is exiled

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colloquy (noun)

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a conversation or conference

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ally (verb)

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to lessen; to relieve; to calm

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feigned (verb)

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to pretend; to make up

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blazon (verb)

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to proclaim; to display publicly; coat of arms

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choleric (adjective)

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having or showing quick temper or irascible (testy) nature

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adroit (adjective)

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clever; skillful in a mental or physical way

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bravado

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a show of false bravery or confidence