Week 11 Flashcards
1
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Aphorism (noun)
A
a concise statement of a scientific principle, typically by an ancient classical author.
observation that contains a general truth, such as, “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”.
2
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Canard (noun)
A
a false or unfounded report or story
3
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Dilettante (noun)
A
a person having a superficial interest in an art or a branch of knowledge
4
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Evince (verb)
A
to display clearly
5
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Facsimile (noun)
A
an exact copy
6
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Halcyon (adjective)
A
CALM, PEACEFUL
7
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Immutable (adjective)
A
not capable of or susceptible to change
8
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Redoubtable (adjective)
A
causing fear or alarm
9
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Umbrage (noun)
A
offense or annoyance.
10
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Vacuous (adjective)
A
emptied of or lacking content
