Words of the week Flashcards

1
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commence

A

to begin or start

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2
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scrutinize

A

examine carefully

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3
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the study of beauty especially in literature

A

aesthetic

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4
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something boring because of its repetitive nature

A

monotonous

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5
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very bad and easily noticed of its bad nature by the public

A

egregious

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6
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a state of commotion, noise, and confusion

A

tumult

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7
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a moment of realization

A

epiphany

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8
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to combine a number of things into a consistant and coherant whole.

A

synthesize

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9
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the point in which a plan is realized

A

fruition

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10
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giving the impression of something bad occuring

A

ominous

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11
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acting quickly or without care

A

impetuous

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12
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damaging or harmful, often in an unexpected way

A

deleterious

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13
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very noisy and active in a lively way

A

boisterious

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14
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being soon to appear or take place

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impending

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