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Vocabulary words 1-50 (A-E) Flashcards

1
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adhere

A
  1. stick completely to a surface or substance

2. belive in and follow practices of

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2
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aloof

A

not friendly or forthcoming

cool and distant

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3
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ambiguous

A

open to more than one interpretation;having a double meaning

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analyze

A

examine in detail, for purposes of explanation/interpretation

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5
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anecdote

A

a short and amusing story about a real person/incident

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antagonize

A

cause someone to become hostile

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7
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anticipate

A

regard as probable; expect/predict

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apprehensive

A

anxious or fearful that something bad will happen

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9
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arcane

A

mysterious or secrete

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10
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assert

A

state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully

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assess

A

evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of

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attribute

A

regard something as being caused by someone or something

quality of

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13
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bear

A

endure an ordeal/difficulty

an animal

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befall

A

(of something bad) happen to someone

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burgeon

A

begin to increase rapidly; flourish

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16
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coherent

A

logical and consistent

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17
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compassion

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concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others

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compensate (for)

A

make up for something unpleasant or unwelcome by exerting an opposite force/effect

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complement

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a thing that completes or brings to perfection a larger whole

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compose

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  1. write/create

2. constitute/make up

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condescending

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showing/having a feeling of superiority

22
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consecutive

A

following continuously; in unbroken or logical sequence

23
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contour

A

an outline, especially one representing or bounding the shape or form of something

24
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contract

A

decrease in size, number, or range

25
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contradict

A

to be in conflict with

26
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correlate

A

have a mutual relationship or connection

27
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corollary

A

a direct or natural consequence or result

28
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cumbersome

A
  1. large or heavy and hard to carry/move

2. slow or complicated and therefore inefficient

29
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deficit

A

the amount by which something is too small

30
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demean

A

cause a severe loss in the dignity and respect of someone or something

31
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depict

A

show or represent

32
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determine

A
  1. cause to occur in a certain way

2. ascertain or establish exactly through calculations

33
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devoid

A

entirely lacking

34
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differentiate

A
  1. recognize what makes something different
  2. distinguish between things or people
  3. make something look different
  4. become different in the process of growth or development
35
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diffuse

A

spread out over a large area; not concentrated

36
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digress

A

leave the main subject temporarily in speech or writing

37
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diminish

A

make or become less

38
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discrepancy

A

a lack of compatibility between 2 facts

39
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dis(inclined)

A

willing or positive about an action, belief or attitude. (disinclined is the opposite)

40
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dismay

A

consternation and distress cause by something unexpected

41
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disposition

A
  1. a persons inherent qualities of mind and character

2. an inclination or tendency

42
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dynamic

A

constantly changing, activity, or progress

43
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eclipse

A

a loss of significance, power, or prominence in relation to another person or thing

44
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emerge

A

become apparent or prominent

45
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eminent

A

famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession

46
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engage

A
  1. occupy, attract, involve
  2. engage someone in
  3. participate or be involved in
47
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engross

A

absorb all the attention or interest of

48
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ethereal

A

extremely delicate and light in a way that seems to perfect for this world

49
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evolve

A

develop gradually, especially from a simple to a more complex form

50
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exploit

A
  1. make full use of and derive benefits from

2. use a situation or person in an unfair, selfish way.

New Sat (2016/17) vocabulary (4 decks)

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