Vocabulary Flashcards - Definitions
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What does impervious mean?

Not affected by

What does intrepid mean?

Fearless

What does erudite mean?

Knowledgeable

What does torpor mean?

<p>State of laziness</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does austere mean?

<p>Strict in manners</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does ambivalent mean?

<p>Having mixed feelings</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does dilemma mean?

<p>Dilemma refers to a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives. It usually implies that there are no good options available.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does demagogue mean?

<p>A leader who appeals to citizens' emotions to obtain power</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does burgeoning mean?

<p>Growing rapidly</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does poignant mean?

<p>Emotionally moving</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does infinitesimal mean?

<p>Extremely small</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does gamut mean?

<p>Range</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does duplicity mean?

<p>Deceitfulness</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Impervious

not effected by

Intrepid

fearless

Erudite

knowledgeable

Torpor

state of laziness

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Abhor

to hate

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Motley

variety

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Austere

strict in manners

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Ambivalent

Having mixed feelings

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Curt

rudely brief

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Dilemma

a difficult problem

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Abate

to lessen

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Dole

a portion or ration

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Droll

amusingly odd

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Ode

a poem in honor of someone

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Demagogue

a leader who appeals to citizens' emotions to obtain power

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Burgeoning

growing rapidly

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Poignant

emotionally moving

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Infinitesimal

extremely small

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Gamut

range

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Duplicity

deceitfulness

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Study Notes

Vocabulary Flashcards - Definitions

  • Impermeable: Not affected by something
  • Intrepid: Fearless
  • Erudite: Knowledgeable
  • Torpor: State of laziness
  • Abhor: To hate intensely
  • Motley: Showing a variety of things
  • Austere: Strict in manners or appearance
  • Ambivalent: Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas
  • Curt: Rudely brief
  • Dilemma: A difficult problem requiring a choice between options
  • Abate: To lessen
  • Dole: A portion or ration
  • Droll: Amusingly odd or quirky
  • Ode: A poem in honor of someone or something
  • Demagogue: A leader who appeals to emotions to gain power
  • Burgeoning: Growing rapidly
  • Poignant: Emotionally moving or touching
  • Infinitesimal: Extremely small
  • Gamut: A complete range of something
  • Duplicity: Deceitfulness or dishonesty

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