Week 5 Vocab Flashcards by Madeline Lengyel

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egregious (adj)

A

extreme

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elocution (n)

A

art of correct intonation, inflection, gesture in public speaking/reading

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encyclical (adj)

A

intended for general circulation

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enervate (v)

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to render ineffective or inoperative

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eschew (v)

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to keep clear off

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espy (v)

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to keep close watch

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exacerbate (v)

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to make more sharp/severe

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exonerate (v)

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to relieve from from blame or accusation

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extol (v)

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to praise in the highest terms

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fallow (n)

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land broken up and left to rest

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fastidious (adj)

A

hard to please

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fatuous (adj)

A

idiotic

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flippant (adj)

A

having a light, trifling disposition

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foible (n)

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a personal weakness or failing

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foppish (adj)

A

characteristic of one who is devoted to manners

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forfend (v)

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to ward off

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frivolity (n)

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a trifling act/thought/saying

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frowzy (adj)

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slovenly in appearance

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frugal (adj)

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economical

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fruition (n)

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fulfillment