Vocabulary 23 - 24 Flashcards

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corpulent

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very fat; obese

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animus

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a disposition

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corpus

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a large collection of writings

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corpuscle

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an unattached body cell

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equanimity

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calmness; composure

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inanimate

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not alive

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incorporate

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to include as part of a whole

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incorporeal

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lacking physical substance

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magnanimous

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generous in forgiving

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pusillanimous

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cowardly

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anonymous

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having an unknown name

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cognomen

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a surname

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denomination

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a united group of religious organizations

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ignominious

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disgraceful

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misnomer

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an unsuitable name

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moniker

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a distinctive nickname

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nomenclature

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a system of names used in science or art

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nominal

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insignificantly small

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patronymic

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of or relating to the name of one’s father

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renown

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great fame