Vocabulary List #1 Flashcards
1
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enhance (v)
A
to raise to a higher degree
2
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glutton (n)
A
a person who eats or drinks excessively; has a remarkably great desire or capacity for something
3
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obscure (adj)
A
not clear to the understanding, vague, uncertain
4
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engender (v)
A
to produce, cause, or give rise to
5
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delineate (v)
A
to trace the outline of
6
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nefarious (adj)
A
extremely wicked or villainous
7
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querulous (adj)
A
full of complaints
8
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obliterate (v)
A
to remove or destroy all traces of; to do away with
9
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vernacular (adj)
A
(of language) native or indigenous
10
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pugnacious (adj)
A
inclined to quarrel or fight readily
11
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tout (v)
A
to solicit business, employment, votes, etc.
12
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extol (v)
A
to praise highly
13
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quell (v)
A
to put an end to; extinguish
14
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brawn (n)
A
strong, well-developed muscles
15
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efface (v)
A
to wipe out; do away with
