Vocabulary #3 Flashcards

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Confluence

A

Place of junction (typically bodies of water)

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2
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Megalomaniac

A

A person obsessed with doing extravagant things

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3
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Exorbitant

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Exceeding the bounds of reason especially in amount or extent

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4
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Disparage

A

To bring reproach; belittle; discredit

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5
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Idiosyncrasy

A

A characteristic, habit, or mannerism that is peculiar or unique to an individual

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6
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Palpable

A

Obvious; capable of being touched or felt

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7
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Invoke

A

To call on

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8
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Manifold

A

Of many kinds or parts

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9
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Surmise

A

To infer without strong evidence

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10
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Impertinent

A

Rude; uncivil

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