word knowledge 5 Flashcards
1
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poignancy
A
SAdness, severity or acuteness, especially of pain or grief
2
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deride
A
to ridicule, mock
3
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conjugate
A
joined together in pairs
4
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brevity
A
shortness of duration
5
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veracious
A
truthful
6
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pardon
He obtained pardon for his sins.
A
the excusing of an offense without exacting a penalty
7
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lustrous
A
reflecting light evenly and efficiently without glitter or sparkle
8
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impertinent
an impertinent question
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characterized by rudeness/ no respect
9
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indigent
a charity for the relief of indigent artists.
A
poor, needy
10
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null
A
no value, zero
11
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buffoon
A
clawn
12
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arbor
A
a shelter of vines or branches, or a tree
13
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enmity
A
active hatred or ill will
14
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dubious
A
of doubtful promise or outcome
15
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confiscate
The guards confiscate his camera
A
to deprive of property
