Vocabulary #1 Flashcards

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Zeal

A

Diligent enthusiasm for a person, cause, object, or endeavor (N)

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2
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Conventional

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Conforming or adhering to accepted standards (Adj)

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3
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Extraneous

A

Irrelevant (Adj)

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4
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Subtle

A

Fine or delicate in meaning or intent; not obvious (Adj)

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5
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Hodgepodge

A

A heterogenous mixture; jumble (N)

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6
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Archaic

A

Very old or old-fashioned (Adj)

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7
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Phenomenon

A

Something that is impressive or extraordinary (N)

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8
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Draconian

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Rigorous; unusually severe or cruel

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9
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Lambaste

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To reprimand or berate harshly (V)

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10
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Corroborate

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To make more certain; confirm (V)

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