Wordly Wise List #1 Flashcards by Colette Ann Kramer | Brainscape

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aftermath

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a consequence, esp. of a misfortune or disaster

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antipodes

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region on the opposite side of the word

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decipher

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translate into ordinary language

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degrading

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lowering in self-respect

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elite

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superior group

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galaxy

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distinguished gathering OR group of vast numbers of stars

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hazy

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unclear, vague, indistinct, ill-defined

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inexplicable

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incapable of being explained

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paraphernalia

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personal belongings

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plaudit

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expressions of approval

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posthumous

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occurring after someone’s death

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quail

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small game bird OR to draw back in fear

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remonstrate

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speak in protest

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rote

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memorizing in an unthinking way

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specify

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state definitely OR call for explicitly

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unassuming

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modest

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zone

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area