Final Exam- Vocabulary Prep

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Vulnerable

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capable of being physically or emotionally wounded

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Erroneous

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containing or characterized by error, mistaken

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Vehemently

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marked by forceful energy, powerful

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Effeminate

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having feminine qualities untypical of a man

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Contempt

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act of despising

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Cynical

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feeling or expression of distrust of human nature and motives

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Incredulous

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unwilling to accept the truth

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Melancholy

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depression of spirits, sadness

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Impetuously

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marked by impulsive passion

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Haughty

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proud

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Languid

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weak, slow

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Malevolence

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quality or state of being malevolent- productive of harm or evil, hatred

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Indignant

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feeling or showing anger because of something unjust or unworthy

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Ambiguous

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doubtful or uncertain from obscurity or indistinctness

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Poignant

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painfully affecting feelings...designed to make an impression

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Strident

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characterized by harsh sound

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Simultaneously

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existing or occuring at the same time

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Impassioned

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filled with passion or zeal, showing great warmth or intensity of feeling

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Deft

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characterized by skill, skillful, clever

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Predilection

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an established preference for something

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Conjure

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to charge seriously

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Calumny

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misrepresentation intended to harm another's reputation

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Crucible

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severe test or trial

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Exude

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to ooze out

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Afflict

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humble....to distress so severely as to cause persistent suffering or anguish

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Evade

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escape or avoid

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Exalt

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hold someone or something in high regard

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Papable

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qualified/most likely to succeed

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Tangible

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substantially real

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Indolent

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causing little or no pain

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Vigor

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physical strength and good health

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Palatial

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resembling a palace

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Menace

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showing of intention to inflict harm

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Ardent

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enthusiastic or passionate

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Imprudent

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not showing care for consequences of action

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Condone

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to accept and allow behavior that is considered morally wrong to continue

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Righteous

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a person who is morally right or justifiable

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Solicitous

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showing interest or concern

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Sallow

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of an unhealthy yellow color

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Deplorable

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bad in quality

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Futile

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incapable of producing useful result

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Imperative

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necessary

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Zealous

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having or showing great energy or enthusiasm

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Protruding

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extending beyond surface

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Bough

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main branch of a tree

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Placid

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not easily upset or excited

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Ferocious

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fierce, cruel, or violent

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Substantially

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great extent

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Antecedents

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a preceding event

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Profound

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very great or intense