Vocab Unit 4 Flashcards

1
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Allusive

A

Referencing something implied or inferred.

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2
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Audacious

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Showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks.

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3
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Benevolent

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Well meaning and kindly.

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4
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Bombastic

A

High sounding but with little meaning; inflated.

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5
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Cacophonous

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Involving a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.

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6
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Didactic

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Intended to teach, particularly having moral instructions as an ulterior motive.

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7
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Esoteric

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Intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest.

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8
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Nostalgic

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Exhibiting feelings of longing or affection for the past.

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9
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Ornate

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Made in an intricate shape or decorated with complex patterns.

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10
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Syntax

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The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences.

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