Vocabulary Flashcards

1
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Impotent

A

unable to take effective action; helpless

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2
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Predilection

A

a preference or special liking for something; a bias in favor of something

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3
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Taciturn

A

reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little

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4
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Contentious

A

causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial

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5
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Cootie

A

an insect - a body louse

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6
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Erratic

A

not regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable.

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7
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Haint

A

a ghost

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8
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Auspicious

A

conducive to success; favorable

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9
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Asinine

A

extremely stupid or foolish

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10
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Edification

A

the improvement of a person morally or intellectually

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11
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Abberations

A

a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome.

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12
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Unfathomable

A

incapable of being fully understood

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13
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Lineaments

A

a distinctive feature or characteristic, especially of the face

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14
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Obstreperous

A

noisy and difficult to control

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15
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Mausoleum

A

a large and stately building, hosting a tomb or tombs.

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16
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Rudiments

A

the first principles of a subject

17
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Apoplectic

A

overcome with anger; extremely indignant

18
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Palliation

A

to make something less bad — especially pain or an offense

19
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Rectitude

A

morally correct behavior or thinking; righteousness

20
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Tirade

A

a long, angry speech of criticism or accusation