Week 10 Flashcards
1
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Utopian
A
Excellent, but existing only in fancy or theory; given to dreams or schemes of perfection
2
Q
Voracious
A
Ravenous; greedy; gluttonous
3
Q
Waive
A
To dispense with; to relinquish; to postpone
4
Q
Alleviate
A
To make easier to endure; to relieve; to diminish
5
Q
Antithesis
A
Direct opposite
6
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Cacophony
A
Discord; harsh sound
7
Q
Belittle
A
To make something seem less important
8
Q
Cajole
A
To persuade by pleasant words or false promises
9
Q
Crass
A
Coarse; stupid; tacky, in terms of behavior
10
Q
Cryptic
A
Secret; having a hidden meaning
11
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Eclectic
A
Consisting of selections from various sources; varying
12
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Enhance
A
To add to; to make greater in value
