Vocabulary # 1 Flashcards

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What does numismatist?

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Numismatist- a coin collector.

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What does licentious mean?

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Licentious- morally unrestrained.

Synonyms: immoral, lewd
Antonyms: chaste, pure

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What does paucity?

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Paucity- a scarcity, a lack

Synonyms: insufficiency
Antonyms: abundance

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What does epigram mean?

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Epigram- a witty saying expressing a single thought or observation

Synonyms: aphorism, bon mot, quip

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What does fatalistic mean?

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Fatalistic- believing that events in life are inevitable and determined by fate

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What does obtrude mean?

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Obtrude- to force oneself into a situation

Synonyms: impose, intrude
Antonyms: extricate

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What does pensive mean?

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Pensive- dreamily thoughtful (day dreaming)

Synonyms: reflective, meditative
Antonyms: silly, frivolous

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What does lackadaisical mean?

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Lackadaisical- uninterested, listless

Synonyms: spiritless, apathetic, languid
Antonyms: enthusiastic, inspired

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What does alienate mean?

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Alienate- to turn away feelings or affections

Synonyms- estrange, set against
Antonyms- endear, unite

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What does elated mean?

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Elated- in high spirits, exultantly proud and joyful

Synonyms: overjoyed
Antonyms: depressed

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