Week 14 Flashcards

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erudite

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adj. educated, learned or scholarly

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sagacity

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n. wisdom; the ability to make good judgements

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transitory

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adj. short-lived; temporary

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ephemeral

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adj. lasting a very short time (with emotions and feelings)

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impetuous

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adj. impulsive; liable to act without consideration

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frenetic

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adj. frantic; frenzied

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kinetic

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adj. related to or caused by motion

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mercurial

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adj. constantly changing; volatile; erratic

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reproach

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v. to find fault with, blame

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illustrious

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adj. highly distinguished; renonwned; famous

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ascertain

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v. to find out definitely; determine with certainty

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