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24 Cards in this Set
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nadir
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A nadir is the lowest point. (noun)
An example of nadir is the Great Depression. |
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engendered
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give rise to
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ameliorated
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improve in terms of condition
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cursory
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something done quickly with only a small attention to detail
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vitriolic
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Vitriolic means something said or written that is very caustic or biting. (adjective)
An example of a vitriolic comment is to say something very nasty and cruel to someone. |
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loquacious
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very talkative; fond of talking
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taciturn
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Taciturn describes someone who doesn't say much. withdrawn (adjective)
An example of taciturn is a person who sits quietly at the edge of the room and only responds in short sentences when spoken to. |
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spartan
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situation that is plain and not luxurious
A barren hotel room with no ornamentation is an example of a room that would be described as spartan. |
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martial
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martial- warlike or appropriate in times of war.
When military law goes into affect because of fear of war, this is an example of martial law. |
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Transient
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describes someone or something that is temporary or staying for a short amount of time.
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Salutary
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describes something that is good or that is beneficial to your health.
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Ephemeral
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describes something that has a very short lifespan or lasts for a very short time.
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Inclement
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describes cold, wet or unpleasant weather.
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Mollify
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to pacify someone or to make something less severe.
When you apologize to someone who is really mad at you and they calm down a bit, this is an example of mollify. |
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placate
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to soothe someone who is angry or upset by making concessions.
Buying a crying baby a stuffed animal at a store is an example of placate. |
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shirk
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to avoid or get out of doing something that should be done.
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Protean
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describes a person or thing that is complex, varied or changes easily.
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Amenable
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describes someone who is agreeable or willing to be persuaded.
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eschews
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avoids
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turgid
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means swollen, bloated
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mossy
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old-fashioned
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Incautious
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rash
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obstreperous
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means noisy and uncontrollable
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tantamount
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describes something akin to or virtually the same as, equal
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