vocab unit 9 Flashcards

1
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allocate

A

to set apart or designate for a special purpose

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2
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ardent

A

very enthusiastic

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3
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assiduous

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persistent, attentive

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4
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brash

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prone to act in a hasty manner

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5
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capricious

A

subject to whims or passing fancies

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6
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chastise

A

to inflict physical punishment as a means of correction/scold severely

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7
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copious

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abundant, plentiful

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8
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deviate

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to turn aside, to stray from a norm/departing from a norm

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9
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emaciated

A

unnaturally thin

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10
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exult

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to rejoice greatly

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11
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gnarled

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knotted, twisty, lumpy

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12
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indemnity

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a payment for a damage or loss

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13
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inkling

A

a hint

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14
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limpid

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clear, transparent, readily understood

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15
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omnipotent

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almighty, having unlimited power or authority

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16
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palatable

A

agreeing to the taste or ones sensibilities

17
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poignant

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deeply affecting, touching, sharp in taste and smell

18
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rancor

A

bitter resentment or ill-will

19
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sophomoric

A

immature and overconfident, conceited

20
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spontaneous

A

arising naturally; not planned in advance