WP 5 – Definitions + Sentences – Flashcards
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dearth - def
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shortage, scarcity
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dearth - sentence
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The country's *dearth* of food and multiplying population led to a downward economic spiral.
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euphemistic - def
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using gentle, mild words instead of harsh words to describe something
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euphemistic - sentence
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His constant *euphemistic* statements gave him a reputation of an ignorant optimist.
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construed - def
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interpreted, understood
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construed - sentence
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Leonardo da Vinci's model for Mona Lisa has been *construed* differently by many historians.
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genocide - def
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killing of a racial or cultural group
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genocide - sentence
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The Orlando Shooting in 2016 was a *genocide* of sorts of the LGBT community.
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apparition - def
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ghost, phantom
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apparition- sentence
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No one believed Sara when she told them she had seen an *apparition* of her great-great grandmother.
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plagiarism - def
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copying without giving credit
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plagiarism - sentence
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*Plagiarism* has become an increasingly common problem since the Internet has become more accessible and widely used.
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remiss - def
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negligent in performing one's duty, careless
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remiss - sentence
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The babysitter's *remiss* led to one of the three kids breaking their arms.
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pariah- def
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thrown out of society or some group, banished
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pariah - sentence
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After spreading an untrue rumor about his friend, he was *ostracized* by his class and became a lonely *pariah* at school.
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nefarious - def
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very wicked, vicious
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nefarious - sentence
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Vegetarians believe that eating any type of animal is a *nefarious* act.
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omnipotent - def
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all-powerful, almighty, having unlimited power
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omnipotent - sentence
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She was very disappointed when she found out that being the team's captain did not make her *omnipotent* over the team's drills and game plans.
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procrastinator - def
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one who puts off doing things because of laziness or irresponsibility
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procrastinator - sentence
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Over time, the girls fell behind in their school work and became *procrastinators* the rest of the school year.
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mercenary - def
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concerned primarily with money
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mercenary - sentence
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The billionaire was so caught up in her *mercenary* ways that she completely overlooked the urgent needs of her community and focused on her fourth beach house.
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omniscient- def
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knowing everything, knowing all
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omniscient- sentence
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The older sister's *omniscient* attitude was just a facade that masked her bad judgement.
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ostracized - def
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an outcast, a person despised or rejected by society
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