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20 Cards in this Set
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Refute
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1. To prove a statement or person to be incorrect; to disprove. Parts of Speech Noun, Verb, Adjective, Adverb I refuted when we were in an argument. L:9-10 215 |
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Reiterate
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1. To say over again Parts of Speech Noun, Verb, Adjective I reiterated to my sister L:9-10 215 |
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Repartee
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1. A quick, witty reply 2. Conversation characterized by such remarks Parts of Speech Noun The repartee was so fast i couldn't understand it. L:9-10 215 |
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Repertoire
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1. The stock of las, stories, songs, or other pieces that a player or company is prepared to perform. Parts of Speech Noun The repertoire was very long. L:9-10 215 |
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Repose
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1. A rest; a peaceful state 2. To place trust in or expectations on something 3. To rest Parts of Speech Noun, Verb, Adjective I reposed on the couch after the long day of school L:9-10 215 |
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Reticent
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1. Of a silent nature; reserved in manner Parts of Speech Noun, Adjective, Adverb The birds weren't very reticent at the park L:9-10 215 |
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Ostensible
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1. Pretended; given as an excuse, to conceal the real reason Parts of Speech Adjective, Adverb She was onstensible with her homework. |
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Ostentatious
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1. Showy; intended to impress people Parts of Speech Noun, Adjective, Adverb The dance costumes were ostentatious L:9-10 215 |
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Improvise
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1. To make up something without preparation 2. To make or provide from materials on hand Parts of Speech Noun, Verb, Adjective Our drama class improvised on stage. L:9-10 215 |
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Visionary
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1. Existing only in imagination; fanciful; not practical 2. Characterized by vision or forethought Parts of Speech Adjective Her world was very visionary in her head. L:9-10 215 |
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Auspicious
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1. Showing signs that promise success Parts of Speech Adjective, Adverb He was auspicious with his college application. L:9-10 215 |
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Introspection
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1. Examination of one's own thoughts and feelings Parts of Speech Adjective, Adverb He was auspiciously thinking in math class. L:9-10 215 |
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Retrospect
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1. A survey of past times or events Parts of Speech Noun, Adjective, Adverb Our retrospect was very successful. L:9-10 215 |
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Specimen
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1. A single thing that is taken as an example of a whole category Parts of Speech Noun The specimen was unusual and squishy. L:9-10 215 |
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Specter
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1. A ghost 2. A haunting fear of future trouble Parts of Speech Noun, Adjective The specter was very scary at night. L:9-10 215 |
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Spectrum
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1. The distribution of characteristics of a physical system, especially bands of colors seen as a rainbow or bands of differing sound waves. 2. A wide range of related qualities or ideas Parts of Speech Noun The spectrum was very hard to figure out L:9-10 215 |
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Speculate
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1. To form opinions without definite knowledge or evidence 2. To buy or sell something to make a profit but with risk of loss Parts of Speech Noun, Verb, Adverb I speculate at the antique store. L:9-10 215 |
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Surveillance
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1. Supervision or close observation, especially of a suspected person Parts of Speech Noun The surveillance was very good at the drive in L:9-10 215 |
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Vigil
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1. A period of staying awake to keep watch or to pray Parts of Speech Verb The vigil on friday nights L:9-10 215 |
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Vigilant
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1. Watchful; on the lookout for danger Parts of Speech Noun, Adjective, Adverb The vigilant boys watched the creepy man pass their house. L:9-10 215 |
