Vocabulary #14 Flashcards
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Jargon-
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Vocabulary distinctive to a particular group of people
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Catalyst-
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A person, thing or agent that causes or speeds up a reaction without itself being changed
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Judicious-
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Showing sound judgement
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Foible-
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A minor weakness in character
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Benediction-
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The act of a blessing
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Frivolous-
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Trivial, silly
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Alacrity-
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Liveliness, willingness, eagerness
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Deify-
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To make a god of, to look upon or worship as a god
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Carnage-
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Bloody and extensive slaughter
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Impel-
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Push into motion
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Epitaph-
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An inscription on a tombstone
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Harp-
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To persist in talking continuously
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Lateral-
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Of or relating to the side
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Pallid-
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Pale, faint in color
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Impetuous-
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Acting suddenly without thought
