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24 Cards in this Set
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chauvinism (noun)
sho'v -niz` m |
def. prejudiced devotion to a group or country
His chauvinism makes his country stronger, so he is a truly patriotic. |
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misanthrope (noun)
mis' n-throp |
def. a person who hates or distrusts other people
He must be a misanthrope because he always talks bad things about other people. |
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gargantuan (adjective)
gar-gan'choo- n |
def. huge;immense
After eating 5 meals a day, he became gargantuan guy. |
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anthropological (adjective)
an`thr -p -loj'i-k l |
def. referring to the study of human beings
Because of our teacher's anthropological explanation, we know everything about human being and culture. |
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pseudonym (noun)
sood'n-im` |
assumed name;pen name
Some singers in Korea use pseudonym because their real name is funny. |
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congenital (adjective)
k n-jen'i-t l |
def.1.existing at birth 2.naturally being a certain way;habitual
He has a congenital disease, and it's from his parents. |
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psychosomatic (adjective)
si`ko-so-mat'ik |
def. referring to physical disorders that are caused by the mind
He worries so much about small things, so a psychosomatic reaction makes his stomachache. |
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philanthropist (noun)
fi-lan'thr -pist |
def. one who wishes to help humanity;a person who makes large gifts to charity
People who help and donate to the poor are philanthropists. |
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odyssey (noun)
od'i-se |
def. a long and adventurous journey
His parents planned the odyssey,and he learned a lot of things by going around the world. |
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panorama (noun)
pan` -ram'- |
def.1.a clear view over a wide area 2.a wide-ranging survey
I stood on the top of the mountain and viewed the panorama of sea and sky. |
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spartan (adjective)
spar'tn |
def. lacking in comfort;requiring self-discipline
After the spartan exercise, they were tired and exhausted |
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viable (adjective)
vi' -b l |
def.capable of living;capable of success;workable
I think his dream will come true because he found a viable solution for that problem. |
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quixotic (adjective)
kwik-sot'ik |
def. noble,but not practical;having unreachable ideals;idealistic
Bringing every homeless child in the city in to your house is a quixotic plan. |
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renowned (adjective)
ri-nound' |
def. famous;well regarded
Switzerland is renowned for its beautiful mountain, so there are many visitors. |
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genesis (noun0
jen'i-sis |
def. origin;beginning
Some anthropologists say that the genesis of human being is a monkey. |
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pandemonium (noun)
pan`d -mo'ne- m |
def. chaos,wild order,and noise
When gangs appeared in the bank, there was pandemonium with people screaming and crying. |
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genocide (noun)
jen' -sid` |
def. the planned murder of an entire group
Because of Hitler's genocide, so many innocent people died. |
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vital (adjective)
vit'l |
def.1.referring to life 2.necessary;essential 3.lively;full of life;busy
Men always look for women because they are vital to men. |
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vivacious (adjective)
vi-va'sh s |
def. lively;full of spirit
She is a vivacious girl, always happy and active. |
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psyche (noun)
si'ke |
def. mental state;soul
If you have psyche problems, you have to have a mental cure. |
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boycott (verb,noun)
boi'kot` |
def.1.v.to refuse to use or buy something as an act of protest 2.n.the act of boycotting
After all the citizens' boycott, that comapany couldn't sell anything. |
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martial (adjective)
mar'sh l |
def. referring to war or soldiers
A martial court is a military court that tries soldiers for crimes. |
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maverick (noun)
mav' r-ik |
def. an independent-minded person who does not conform or adhere to rules
He is so maverick, so he only says his opinion. |
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nomina (adjective)
nom' -n l |
def.1.in name only 2.a very small amount
Even though he was a king, he couldn't do anything because he was nominal and his uncle had all the power. |
