Vocabulary Flashcards

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Abridge

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To shorten a piece of written material

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Confide

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To share a secret in private

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Epigram

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A short, clever saying or poem

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Monograph

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A scholarly report on a single specified subject

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Typography

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The appearance of printed material

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Browse

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To read here and there in a book or other piece of written material

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Expound

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To make a detailed statement on a topic

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Exhilarate

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To make extremely happy; to inspire; to refresh

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Stenography

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A method of rapid handwriting in which symbols represent letters, words and phrases; shorthand

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Exult

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To rejoice greatly

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Zest

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Spirited enjoyment; eagerness

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Etymology

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The study of the origin and history of words

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Sage

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A person who is respected for experience, judgment and wisdom

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Motivate

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To provide with an incentive or reason to act in a certain way

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Cartography

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The science or technique of making maps or charts

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Fervor

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A state of great or intense emotion

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Avid

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Eager; very enthusiastic

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Syllabication

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The process of dividing words into units of sound called syllables

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Glossary

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A list of terms and definitions in the back of a book

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Exhibit

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To show or display; to present to public view

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Enlighten

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To furnish with information or knowledge; to inform; to give new insight

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Graphic

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Described in a clear, effective, and vivid manner

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Citation

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A quotation or reference from a source; a summons that calls for an appearance in court

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Clarify

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To make clear or easy to understand