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14 Cards in this Set
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ATTEST |
Attest(v) Def: be a witness to; certify formally. Ex. The witness had to attest that Erik was innocent. |
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AXIOM |
Axiom(n) Def: a statement or proposition that is regarded as being established, accepted, or self-evidently true. Ex. "the axiom that supply equals demand" |
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CHURLISH |
Churlish(adj) Def: rude in a mean-spirited and surly way. Ex. "it seems churlish to complain" |
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CONCOCT |
Concoct(V) Def: create or devise (said especially of a story or plan). Ex. Adjani Concocted this elaborate lie as to why he did not do the 1page notes. |
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DERIVATIVE |
Derivative(n) Def: something that is based on another source. Ex. His work was a derivative from the exemplar |
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DISPARAGE |
Disparage(V) Def: regard or represent as being of little worth. Ex. "he never missed an opportunity to disparage his competitors" |
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DISSIPATE |
Dissipate(V) Def: disperse or scatter. Ex. "the cloud of smoke dissipated" |
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ESOTERIC |
Esoteric(adj) Def: intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest. Ex. he engaged in esoteric philosophical debates |
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OLFACTORY |
Olfactory(adj) Def: of or relating to the sense of smell. Ex. "the olfactory organs" |
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PLETHORA |
Plethora(n) Def: a large or excessive amount of (something). Ex. "a plethora of committees and subcommittees" |
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REFURBISH |
Refurbish(V) Def: renovate and redecorate (something, especially a building). Ex. I bought a refurbished macbook for 200$ |
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VAGARY |
Vagary(n) Def: an unexpected and inexplicable change in a situation or in someone's behavior. Ex. "the vagaries of the weather" |
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VOLATILE |
Volatile(adj) Def: liable to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse. Ex. "the political situation was becoming more volatile" |
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TACIT |
Tacit(adj) def: understood or implied without being stated. Ex. "your silence may be taken to mean tacit agreement" |
