Vocabulary Bonus 2 Flashcards
1
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Stern, as in manner; without excess, unadorned, severely simple and plain.
A
Austere
2
Q
To express sorrow or regret; to mourn.
A
Lament
3
Q
Of or relating to the brain; an intellectual person.
A
Cerebral
4
Q
To remove; to delete; to erase.
A
Expunge
5
Q
Cutting, incisive, having a sharp point; caustic, sarcastic.
A
Trenchant
6
Q
To obstruct or interfere with; to delay.
A
Impede
7
Q
To refrain from; to abstain; to be patient or tolerant.
A
Forbear
8
Q
To rub away.
A
Efface
9
Q
In separate parts; apart from each other in position.
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Asunder
10
Q
Idealistic and totally impractical.
A
Quixotic
11
Q
Environment or surroundings.
A
Milieu
12
Q
Overly dramatic; theatrical
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Histrionic
13
Q
Occurring or coming at a good time.
A
Opportune
14
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Reminiscent of or pertaining to a pig; resembling a pig.
A
Porcine
15
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A circle of close associates or friends.
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Coterie
