Vocabulary Flashcards by Arthur Holbrook | Brainscape

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What does aberration mean?

A

Something that differs from the norm.

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What does abhor mean?

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To hate, detest

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What does amiable mean?

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Friendly

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What does avarice mean?

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Greed

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What does brazen mean?

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excessively bold, brash, clear

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What does brusque mean?

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short, abrupt, dismissive

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What are some other joining words?

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Nevertheless, Nonetheless, Additionally, moreover, alternatively, correspondingly.

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What does chide mean?

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To voice disapprovingly

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What does the word connive mean?

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To plot,scheme.

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What does cynical mean?

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believing the worst of others

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What does decry mean?

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to criticize openly

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What does deferential mean?

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showing respect for another’s authority

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What does deride mean?

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to laugh at mockingly, scorn.

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What does enmity mean?

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ill will, hatred, hostility

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What does erudite mean?

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learned, intelligent.

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What does extol mean?

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to praise, revere.

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What does gratuitous mean?

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uncalled for, unwarranted.

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What does haughty mean?

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Disdainfully proud.

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What does impertinent mean?

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rude, insolent.

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What does intrepid mean?

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Brave in the face of danger.

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What does lithe mean?

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graceful, flexible, supple.

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What does morose mean?

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Gloomy.

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What does obsequious mean?

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excessively compliant or submissive.

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What does venerable mean?

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deserving of respect due to age or achievement

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What does taciturn mean?

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not inclined to talk.

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What does staid mean?

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sedate, serious, self-restrained.

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What does sycophant mean?

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One who flatters for self gain.