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Vocabulary 211-220 Flashcards

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Paradox

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A true statement or phenomenon that nonetheless seems to contradict itself; an untrue statement or phenomenon that nonetheless seems

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Vocation

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An occupation; a job

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Secular

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Having nothing to do with religion or spiritual concerns

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Innocuous

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Harmless; banal

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Flagrant

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Glaringly bad; notorious; scandalous

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Quixotic

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Romantic or idealistic to a foolish or impractical degree

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Aesthetic

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Having to do with artistic beauty; artistic

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Sardonic

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Mocking; scornful

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Myriad

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A huge number

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Adamant

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Stubborn; unyielding; completely inflexible

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