Vocabulary Eighteen Flashcards
1
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polyglot
A
speaking several languages
2
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cursory
A
running over hastily; superficially done (cursory glance)
3
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contiguous
A
touching, adjoining
4
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emissary
A
a person sent on a mission
5
Q
penchant
A
an inclination
6
Q
quixotic
A
visionary, idealistic; quickly changeable
7
Q
rancor
A
bitter ill will, deep hatred
8
Q
meretricious
A
gaudy, cheap
9
Q
respite
A
a brief, short rest period
10
Q
saffron
A
deep yellow color
11
Q
truculent
A
fierce, cruel, harsh
12
Q
eclectic
A
selecting what appears to be best in various doctrines, styles, etc.
13
Q
sapient
A
wise
14
Q
lassitude
A
weariness
15
Q
lampoon
A
written satire; (v) to ridicule in writing a person or institution
16
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banal
A
commonplace
17
Q
denizen
A
inhabitant
18
Q
vanguard
A
front part of an army; leading position in any field or movement
19
Q
xenophobia
A
aversion to foreigners
20
Q
bacchanalian
A
jovial or wild with drunkenness
