Vocabulary Workshop Level G Unit 5 Answers – Flashcards
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acuity
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(n.) sharpness (particularly of mind or senses)
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delineate
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(v.) to portray, sketch, or describe in accurate and vivid detail, to represent pictorially
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depraved
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(adj,) marked by evil or corruption, devoid of moral principles
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enervate
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(v.) to weaken or lessen the mental, moral, or physical vigor of; enfeeble, hamstring
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esoteric
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(adj.) intended or understood by only a select few, private, secret
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fecund
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(adj.) fruitful in offspring or vegitation; intellectually productive
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fiat
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(n.) an arbitrary order of decree; a command or act of will or consciousness
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figment
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(n.) a fabrication of the mind; an arbitrary notion
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garner
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(v.) to aquire as the result of effort; to gather and store away as for further use
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hallow
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(v.) to set apart as holy or sacred, sanctify, consecrate; to honor greatly, revere
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idiosyncrasy
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(n.) a peculiarity that serves to distinguish or identify
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ignominy
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(n.) shame and disgrace
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mundane
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(adj.) earthly, worldy, relating to practical and material affairs; concerened with what is ordinary
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nuance
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(n.) a subtle or slight variation (as in color, meaning, quality), delicate gradation or shade of difference
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overweening
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(adj.) conceited, presumptuous; excessive, immoderate
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penchant
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(n.) a strong attraction or inclination
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reputed
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(adj.) according to reputation or general belief; having widespread acceptance or good reputation; (part.) alleged
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sophistry
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(n.) reasoning that sounds plausible but is actually unsound; a fallacy
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sumptuous
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(adj.) costly, rich, magnificent
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ubiquitous
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(adj.) present or existing everywhere
