Vocabulary Week 1 Flashcards
1
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Palindrome
A
A word or phrase which reads the same backward and forward.
2
Q
Adage
A
An old saying now accepted as being truthful.
3
Q
Hackneyed
A
Made common by overuse
4
Q
Lurid
A
Glowing through haze; sensational
5
Q
Throe
A
Spasm or pang
6
Q
Edify
A
To instruct and improve the mind
7
Q
Vitiate
A
To spoil; to cause moral weakness
8
Q
Eminence
A
A lofty place; superiority
9
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Vehement
A
Using great force; described by strong feelings
10
Q
Astringent
A
Harsh, biting
11
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Chary
A
Cautious
12
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Untoward
A
Unfortunate
