Wow #3 Flashcards
1
Q
Gauche
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Adj
Lacking social grace
2
Q
Zenith
A
Noun
The top of a trajectory; the highest point
3
Q
Futile
A
Adj
Incapable of producing any result
4
Q
Ruminate
A
Verb
To think deeply
5
Q
Acrimony
A
Noun
Tense bitterness in a relationship
6
Q
Kismet
A
Noun
Destiny
7
Q
Exonerate
A
Verb
Remove blame or guilt for a wrongdoing
8
Q
Altruism
A
Noun
A selfless act
9
Q
Myopic
A
Adj
So focused on one small thing that the whole picture can’t be seen
10
Q
Galvanize
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Verb
Shock or excite, typically into taking action
11
Q
Engender
A
Verb
To cause or give rise to
12
Q
Nuance
A
Noun
A subtle difference
13
Q
Covert
A
Adj
Not openly displayed
14
Q
Renown
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Noun
The state of being known and celebrated by many
15
Q
Tangent
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Noun
A completely different line of thought
