Wordly Wise List #15 Flashcards by Colette Ann Kramer | Brainscape

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aptitude

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ability

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astral

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of the stars

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conversant

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familiar

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diction

A

way of pronouncing words; manner of expression

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ellipsis

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intentional omission of words

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humdrum

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monotonous

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irony

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remarks apparently opposite in meaning to their literal sense

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misanthrope

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person who hates people

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nominal

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in name only; small

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omniscient

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knowing all things

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osier

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made of willow branches

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porous

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that allows fluids to pass through

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prevalent

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widespread

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saturate

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soak; completely filled

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sere

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withered

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usury

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lending money at excessive interest