English Vocab 5-6 Flashcards


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ameliorate

to make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better or more tolerable

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arduous

involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring

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diaphanous

allowing light to show through; translucent; delicate

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didactic

designed to teach

intended to convey moral instruction in addition to serving another purpose

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epiphany

a revelatory manifestation of a divine being

a revelation; a flash of understanding of the true nature of something

(capitalized) a Christain festival, Jan 6, celebrating the visit of the Wise Men to the Christ Child

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Exuberant

filled with or characterized by lively energy and excitement

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insidious

proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects

treacherous; crafty

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licentiuos

lacking moral discipline or self-restraint, especially in sexual matters

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loquacious

tending to talk a great deal; talkative

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medacious

lying; untruthful; false

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mountebank

one who deceives, especially to trick someone out of their money; a charlatan

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phantasm

a phantom; and apparition; something unreal, as in a dream or a vision

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pusillanimous

cowardly; fearful

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rectify

to set right; correct

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repast

a meal; food serves at a meal

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scintillate

to give off sparks; to flash; to sparkle

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stolid

showing or appearing to feel no emotion; apathetic

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superannuated

retired or disqualified because of age or infirmity

antiquated; obsolete

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temerity

foolish boldness; recklessness; rashness

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verbose

wordy; using excessive words