Word List 2 Flashcards by Christian lin | Brainscape

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Callow (adj)

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Immature or inexperienced

A callow youth.

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Amass (v)

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Accumulate

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Depravity (n)

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Moral corruption

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Execrable (adj)

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Very, very bad

Utterly detestable; abominable; abhorrent.

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Immoderate (adj)

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Excessive; extreme

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Lofty (adj)

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Snooty; arrogant; haughty

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Opaque (adj)

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Does not let light through

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Precedent (n)

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A previous occurrence used as a guide

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Sage (n)

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A wise person

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Trinket (n)

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Something of little value; knick-knack

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Ambiguity (n)

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Uncertainty; vagueness

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Candid (adj)

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Frank; honest

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Deprecate (v)

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Criticize; denounce

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Exegesis (n)

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Scholarly explanation or interpretation

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Immutable (adj)

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Unchanging; permanent

Not mutable;

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Longevity (n)

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Long life

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Opulent (adj)

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Wealthy; rich; magnificent

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Salacious (adj)

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Lecherous; erotic

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Trite (adj)

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Unoriginal; dull

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Ambiguous (adj)

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Unclear in meaning; can be interpreted in different ways

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Candor (n)

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Frankness; openness

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Deride (v)

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Ridicule; make fun of; mock

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Exemplary (adj)

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Outstandingly good; setting a fine example

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Impartial (adj)

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Unbiased; neutral

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Loquacious (adj)

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Talkative

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Ordain (v)

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Destined

2. Confer holy orders on a priest

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Precinct (n)

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District of a city

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Sallow (adj)

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Yellowish
Of a sickly, yellowish color:
sallow cheeks; a sallow complexion.

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Trivial (adj)

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Unimportant

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Precept (n)

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Guiding principles