Vocabulary Eighteen Flashcards

1
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polyglot

A

speaking several languages

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2
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cursory

A

running over hastily; superficially done (cursory glance)

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3
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contiguous

A

touching, adjoining

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4
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emissary

A

a person sent on a mission

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5
Q

penchant

A

an inclination

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6
Q

quixotic

A

visionary, idealistic; quickly changeable

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7
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rancor

A

bitter ill will, deep hatred

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8
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meretricious

A

gaudy, cheap

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9
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respite

A

a brief, short rest period

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10
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saffron

A

deep yellow color

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11
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truculent

A

fierce, cruel, harsh

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12
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eclectic

A

selecting what appears to be best in various doctrines, styles, etc.

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13
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sapient

A

wise

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14
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lassitude

A

weariness

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15
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lampoon

A

written satire; (v) to ridicule in writing a person or institution

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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