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20 Cards in this Set
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Atavistic (adj.) |
Definition: Relating to or characterized by reversion to something ancient or ancestral Sentence: His appearance was almost atavistic, he looked Neanderthal. |
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Fathom (n., v.) |
Definition: A measure of length (6 feet) used in nautical settings; to penetrate to the depths of something in order to understand it. Sentence: In Zoolander, he was the aging supermodel who cannot fathom the idea that the universe doesn't revolve around him. |
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Fawn (v.) |
Definition: To seek favor or attention; to act subserviently Sentence: It is so annoying how she fawns all over him. |
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Florid (v.) |
Definition: blessed with a rosy color, as in complexion; very ornate and flowery Sentence: The boys face was florid after he got caught wearing his mothers underwear |
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Garrulous (adj.) |
Definition: verbose; talkative; rambling. Sentence: The garrulous gentleman held up the checkout line as he rambled on to the cashier about his pet squirrel. |
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Gossamer (n., adj.) |
Definition: fine cobweb on foliage; fine gauzy fabric; very fine. Sentence: Silkworms get the pigments they use to color their gossamer product from mulberry leaves, the only food they eat. |
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Iconoclast (n.) |
Definition: one who attacks traditional ideas or institutions or one who destroys sacred images Sentence: Bob was an iconoclast, he had no respect for the paintings of Van Gogh and destroyed them. |
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Impecunious (adj.) |
Definition: penniless; poor Sentence: Next, he hooks up with an impecunious cleric who in that regard, is not much different than the beggar. |
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Imperious (adj.) |
Definition: commanding Sentence: The principal is an imperious woman who expects to be obeyed. |
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Improvidence (n.) |
Definition: in absence of foresight; of failure to provide for future needs or events Sentence: A squirrel that feasted all summer but then had no food for winter was due to improvidence |
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Inchoate (adj.) |
Definition: in an initial or early stage; incomplete; disorganized Sentence: The project was still inchoate and far from completion. |
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Incorrigible (adj.) |
Definition: not capable of being corrected Sentence: The teenager seemed to be beyond help and his parents said he was incorrigible. |
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Indelible (adj.) |
Definition: permanent; inerasable; strong. Sentence: Her combination of skill and public persona left an indelible mark on the fashion world |
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Ineffable (adj.) |
Definition: indescribable; inexpressible in words; unspeakable Sentence: There was an ineffable relief when the pain he had experienced, gradually subsided. |
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Ingenuous (adj.) |
Definition: unsophisticated; artless straightforward; candid. Sentence: The little boy’s ingenuous habit of constantly telling the truth made him unpopular at school |
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Innocuous (adj.) |
Definition: harmless; having no adverse effect; and not likely to provoke strong emotion Sentence: They ask a range of questions that are innocuous at first then become more threatening |
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Insipid (adj.) |
Definition: lacking zest or excitement; dull Sentence: Other foods that came canned, including more limp, insipid vegetables, overly syrupy fruits, and sloppy stews were equally gross. |
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Insular (adj.) |
Definition: of or pertaining to an island, thus, excessively exclusive Sentence: The insular people of North Korea have no idea what the world is like outside of their own country. |
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Intransigent (adj.) |
Definition: stubborn; immovable; unwilling to change Sentence: Because my father is usually intransigent, he rarely lets my mother have her way. |
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Irascible (adj.) |
Definition: prone to outburst of temper, easily angered Sentence: It does not take much to aggravate my irascible neighbor who is annoyed by any little noise. |