Week 26, 27, 28 Flashcards by Alicia Lee

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pinnacle

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summit, peak

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array

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arrangement, system

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obscure (adj.)

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unknown, lowly, unclear

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ardent

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passionate, eager

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culminate

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reach the highest point

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constrict

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limit

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prodigy

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marvel, phenomenon

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bereft

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deprived of

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falter

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stumble, hesitate, waver

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exultation

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triumphant joy

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vitriolic

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biting, burning

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invective

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insulting, abusive speech

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besmirch

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soil, stain, dim the reputation

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voluminous

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bulky, large

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retrospect

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looking backward

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egotist

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a vain, conceited person

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humility

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humbleness, modesty, meekness

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pungent

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sharply simulating, biting

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inveterate

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habitual, firmly established

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adamant

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unyielding, inflexible

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vulnerable

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open to attack, susceptible

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bedlam

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confusion, uproar

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cacophony

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discord, harsh sound

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exploit (v.)

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profit by, utilize

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propinquity

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nearness in time or place

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disgruntled

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unhappy, displeased

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infallible

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right

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panacea

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cure-all

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eradicate

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wipe out

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impede

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interfere, block, hinder

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sedate

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quiet, still, undisturbed

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equanimity

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evenness of mind, composure

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compatible

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harmonious, well-matched

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serenity

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peaceful repose

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revere

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honor, respect, admire

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irrational

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unreasonable, absurd

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avarice

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greed

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insatiable

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cannot be satisfied

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nadir

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lowest point

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moribund

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dying, at the point of death

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lithe

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graceful

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obese

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very fat

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adherent

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backer, supporter

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bliss

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happiness, pleasure

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pathetic

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sad, pitiful, distressing

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exhort

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urge strongly, advise

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apathy

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lack of interest, unconcern

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fracas

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noisy fight, brawl

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inebriated

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drunk, intoxicated

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adversary

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opponent, enemy, foe

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indolent

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lazy

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gusto

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enthusiasm, enjoyment, zest

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garrulous

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talkative, wordy

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banal

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trivial, meaningless from overuse

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platitude

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commonplace or trite saying

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pique

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fit of resentment

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dilettante

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one who has great interest, but little knowledge

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atypical

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nonconfornming

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nondescript

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difficult to describe, undistinguished

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wane (n.)

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decrease, decline