Vocabulary List #10 Flashcards
1
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truncate (v)
A
to shorten
2
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baneful (adj)
A
harmful
3
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circumspect (adj)
A
prudent or mindful of circumstances
4
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admonish (v)
A
to scold gently
5
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tantamount (adj)
A
equivalent
6
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neologism (n)
A
the creation of a new word
7
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respite (n)
A
a pause; a reprieve
8
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capitulate (v)
A
to give up; to surrender
9
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aphorism (n)
A
a brief statement of truth; an adage
10
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confute (v)
A
to prove to be wrong
11
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dexterous (adj)
A
skillful in the use of the hands
12
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entice (v)
A
to lure
13
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indolent (adj)
A
habitually lazy
14
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perfunctory (adj)
A
done routinely with little care or interest
15
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vapid (adj)
A
dull
16
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visage (n)
A
someone’s countenance; face; appearance
17
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slovenly (adj)
A
untidy, messy
18
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stolid (adj)
A
revealing little to no emotion
19
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taciturn (adj)
A
untalkative; silent
20
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egregious (adj)
A
noticeably bad or offensive
