Vocabs Flashcards

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Bequeath

A

leave (property) to a person or other beneficiary by a will

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2
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Amply

A

enough or more than enough; plentifully

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3
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Moiety

A

each of two parts into which a thing is or can be divided

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4
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Provision

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the action of providing or supplying something for use.

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5
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Caricature

A

a picture, description, or imitation of a person in which certain striking characteristics are exaggerated in order to create a comic or grotesque effect.

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6
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Propriety

A

conformity to conventionally accepted standards of behaviour or morals.

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7
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Repent

A

feel or express sincere regret or remorse about one’s wrongdoing or sin.

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8
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Prudent

A

acting with or showing care and thought for the future

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9
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Stipulate

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Specify

demand or specify (a requirement), typically as part of an agreement.

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10
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Indecorous

A

Improper

not in keeping with good taste and propriety;

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11
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Indefatigable

A

Untiring

(of a person or their efforts) persisting tirelessly

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12
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Esteem

A

respect and admiration

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13
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Approbation

A

approval or praise.

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14
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Rapturous

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Joyful

characterized by, feeling, or expressing great pleasure or enthusiasm.

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15
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Venture

A

a risky or daring journey or undertaking

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16
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Indignation

A

anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment.

17
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Felicity

A

intense happiness

18
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Insinuation

A

an unpleasant hint
or
suggestion of something bad.

19
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Dissuade

A

persuade (someone) not to take a particular course of action

20
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Acquiescence

A

the reluctant acceptance of something without protest

21
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Discretion

A

the quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offence or revealing confidential information

22
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Prevail

A

prove more powerful or superior

23
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Diminution

A

a reduction in the size, extent, or importance of something.

24
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Feebly

A

in a way that lacks strength or force.

in a way that fails to convince or impress.

25
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Adieu

A

a goodbye

26
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Conspicuous

A

attracting notice or attention

27
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Jargon

A

special words or expressions used by a profession or group that are difficult for others to understand

28
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Picturesque

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Attractive

(of a place or building) visually attractive, especially in a quaint or charming way

29
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Uncouth

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Uncivilised

lacking good manners, refinement, or grace

30
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Idle

A

(of a person) avoiding work; lazy.

31
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Impertinent

A

not showing proper respect; rude

32
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Prodigious

A

Huge

remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree.

33
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Alacrity

A

Willingness

brisk and cheerful readiness

34
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Incumbent

A

necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility

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