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VOCABULARY IN A FLASH 6

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VOCABULARY IN A FLASH 6

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  1. 1OBSTINATE and unyielding, the judge refused to give the defendant credit for time served.stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or action; very difficult to change or persuade; refusing to obeyOBSTINATE and unyielding, the judge refused to give the defendant credit for time served.
  2. 2Because the point falls outside of the normal range on the graph, it is considered to be an ANOMALY.something unusual or unexpectedBecause the point falls outside of the normal range on the graph, it is considered to be an ANOMALY.
  3. 3Because of the CAMARADERIE they shared, the soldiers trusted each other with their lives.good friendship and trust among members of a groupBecause of the CAMARADERIE they shared, the soldiers trusted each other with their lives.
  4. 4Because of his foolish bravado, he barely escaped being mauled by an angry lion.a show of defiance or courageBecause of his foolish bravado, he barely escaped being mauled by an angry lion.
  5. 5After losing his job, Walter knew he had to be COGNIZANT of his financial situation and not spend money unnecessarily.knowledgeable of something, especially through personal experienceAfter losing his job, Walter knew he had to be COGNIZANT of his financial situation and not spend money unnecessarily.
  6. 6Because Jim has an AURA of negativity surrounding him, he does not have a lot of friends.a unique sensation or feeling that stems from an object, person, or placeBecause Jim has an AURA of negativity surrounding him, he does not have a lot of friends.
  7. 7Whenever a food shortage occurs, the NOMADIC people will tear down their homes and relocate to an area where food is plentiful.having the life of a drifterWhenever a food shortage occurs, the NOMADIC people will tear down their homes and relocate to an area where food is plentiful.
  8. 8I need you to stay on subject and not DIGRESS!not staying on topic; to go off on a tangentI need you to stay on subject and not DIGRESS!
  9. 9While my brother is quite adventurous and likes to try new things, I hate change and prefer to maintain an ORTHODOX lifestyle.common; familiarWhile my brother is quite adventurous and likes to try new things, I hate change and prefer to maintain an ORTHODOX lifestyle.
  10. 10Even though the woman seemed happy, the bartender could not help but notice the sad and PENSIVE look on her face.expressing or revealing sad thoughtfulnessEven though the woman seemed happy, the bartender could not help but notice the sad and PENSIVE look on her face.
  11. 11Because some of the gang members were tired of their leader, they met in secret to CONNIVE a plot to kill him.to conspire or planBecause some of the gang members were tired of their leader, they met in secret to CONNIVE a plot to kill him.
  12. 12Jane’s normally ashen face was FLORID because of her sunburn.to have a red or rosy complexionJane’s normally ashen face was FLORID because of her sunburn.
  13. 13The magazine editor decided to TRUNCATE the article so it would fit on one page instead of two.to reduce the length of an item by clipping itThe magazine editor decided to TRUNCATE the article so it would fit on one page instead of two.
  14. 14Bill had been sober for ten years, but then he had a RELAPSE and started drinking again.to fall backwards, usually in relation to a person’s healthBill had been sober for ten years, but then he had a RELAPSE and started drinking again.
  15. 15Although my family is very wealthy, I am not POMPOUS and do not consider myself better than anyone.having or exhibiting self-importanceAlthough my family is very wealthy, I am not POMPOUS and do not consider myself better than anyone.
  16. 16Meek and SUPPLIANT, the best man admitted he had forgotten the ring and begged the bride and groom for forgiveness.pleading, beggingMeek and SUPPLIANT, the best man admitted he had forgotten the ring and begged the bride and groom for forgiveness.
  17. 17His SEAMLESS execution of the challenging task surprised his coworkers and caught the attention of the higher-ups.smooth and without interruptionHis SEAMLESS execution of the challenging task surprised his coworkers and caught the attention of the higher-ups.
  18. 18If the president chooses to RATIFY the budget proposal, the new budget will go into effect in January.to officially go on the record as approving somethingIf the president chooses to RATIFY the budget proposal, the new budget will go into effect in January.
  19. 19The Hawaiian island is viewed as one of the most PICTURESQUE places in the world.having the attributes of a painting or pictureThe Hawaiian island is viewed as one of the most PICTURESQUE places in the world.
  20. 20The MULTIFARIOUS buffet on the cruise shop offered something for everyone.having great variety; numerousThe MULTIFARIOUS buffet on the cruise shop offered something for everyone.
  21. 21The bank has a LIEN on the house until the buyer fulfills his financial obligations.a claim to the possession of another until a debt is settledThe bank has a LIEN on the house until the buyer fulfills his financial obligations.
  22. 22The INTRAMURAL teams at our school only participate in games against each other.taking place within an organization or groupThe INTRAMURAL teams at our school only participate in games against each other.
  23. 23Because the weather is changing INTERMITTENTLY, one hour it’s raining and the next hour it’s bright and sunny.not consistent; starting and stopping at random timesBecause the weather is changing INTERMITTENTLY, one hour it’s raining and the next hour it’s bright and sunny.
  24. 24Even though Ginger claims to be INDIFFERENT to Hank, it is obvious she likes him a great deal.not interested in or concerned about somethingEven though Ginger claims to be INDIFFERENT to Hank, it is obvious she likes him a great deal.
  25. 25Tired of the hardships of farming, many families have made an EXODUS from the country to the city.a situation in which a lot of people leave a place or activity at the same timeTired of the hardships of farming, many families have made an EXODUS from the country to the city.
  26. 26My daughter eats mostly meat so we call her our little CARNIVORE.any living creature that eats meatMy daughter eats mostly meat so we call her our little CARNIVORE.
  27. 27The machine was used to measure bone DENSITY or how compact the bone is.how compact or concrete something isThe machine was used to measure bone DENSITY or how compact the bone is.
  28. 28While you made several valid points on why women should not be allowed in combat, you should know your beliefs are viewed by many as BIAS.prejudice favoring a person, thing or group, most often in a way thought to be unfairWhile you made several valid points on why women should not be allowed in combat, you should know your beliefs are viewed by many as BIAS.
  29. 29The Supreme Court believed it was time to ABOLISH the outdated amendment.to put an end toThe Supreme Court believed it was time to ABOLISH the outdated amendment.
  30. 30The small size of the weapon BELIE the amount of danger it can inflict upon a person.to give a false impression ofThe small size of the weapon BELIE the amount of danger it can inflict upon a person.
  31. 31His DIATRIBE against his enemy contained words which should not be repeated!abusive speechHis DIATRIBE against his enemy contained words which should not be repeated!
  32. 32To many plant lovers, the AESTHETIC view of a rose is priceless.concerning or characterized by an appreciation of beauty or good tasteTo many plant lovers, the AESTHETIC view of a rose is priceless.
  33. 33Only Frank had the AUDACITY to call our boss a bully.a confident and daring quality that is often seen as shocking or rudeOnly Frank had the AUDACITY to call our boss a bully.
  34. 34Although Stephanie seems to have a hard time in science, she is ADEPT at solving math equations.very good at doing something that is not easyAlthough Stephanie seems to have a hard time in science, she is ADEPT at solving math equations.
  35. 35For the most part, CREDULOUS individuals will believe anything they are told.ready to believe, especially on slight or uncertain evidenceFor the most part, CREDULOUS individuals will believe anything they are told.
  36. 36It is not PRUDENT to go swimming during a storm.marked by wisdom or sound judgmentIt is not PRUDENT to go swimming during a storm.
  37. 37As I read the political article, I realized it was completely SUPERFICIAL and did not even discuss the major issues that are wrong with this country.concerned with only what is on the surfaceAs I read the political article, I realized it was completely SUPERFICIAL and did not even discuss the major issues that are wrong with t...
  38. 38If you are going to New York City for your vacation, you will find MYRIAD attractions you can visit.of an indefinite large numberIf you are going to New York City for your vacation, you will find MYRIAD attractions you can visit.
  39. 39Most politicians are so inflated by their own HUBRIS they cannot understand the needs of their communities.an excess of confidence; having too much pride and personal worthMost politicians are so inflated by their own HUBRIS they cannot understand the needs of their communities.
  40. 40Because the group could not come to a decision on lunch, Katherine made an ARBITRARY choice and ordered pizza.not done for any particular reason; chosen or done at randomBecause the group could not come to a decision on lunch, Katherine made an ARBITRARY choice and ordered pizza.
  41. 41The speaker hopes her inspirational story will RESONATE with audience members and spur them to chase their dreams.to move a person in an emotional mannerThe speaker hopes her inspirational story will RESONATE with audience members and spur them to chase their dreams.
  42. 42The WISTFUL song on the radio makes me think of my dead husband.sad and reflectiveThe WISTFUL song on the radio makes me think of my dead husband.
  43. 43The job of the defense attorney is to EXONERATE his clients and keep them out of jail.to prove that someone is not guilty of a crime or responsible for a problem, bad situation, etc.The job of the defense attorney is to EXONERATE his clients and keep them out of jail.
  44. 44Compared to her mother’s organized system, Jen’s approach to housekeeping was HAPHAZARD, at best.random, chaotic, incompleteCompared to her mother’s organized system, Jen’s approach to housekeeping was HAPHAZARD, at best.
  45. 45Even though Bill likes his doctor, he becomes EXASPERATED when he has to wait two hours to see him.very annoyedEven though Bill likes his doctor, he becomes EXASPERATED when he has to wait two hours to see him.
  46. 46Gullible people tend to believe whatever they are told.easily fooled or cheatedGullible people tend to believe whatever they are told.
  47. 47When Eileen’s millionaire father declared bankruptcy, she and her family were forced into a different social MILIEU.the environment in which one experiences lifeWhen Eileen’s millionaire father declared bankruptcy, she and her family were forced into a different social MILIEU.
  48. 48Unfortunately, teenagers will OSTRACIZE their peers and make them feel unwanted for the simplest reasons.exclude someoneUnfortunately, teenagers will OSTRACIZE their peers and make them feel unwanted for the simplest reasons.
  49. 49In some cultures, gods are considered to be OMNIPOTENT and all-powerful.having virtually unlimited power or influenceIn some cultures, gods are considered to be OMNIPOTENT and all-powerful.
  50. 50The INCREDULOUS man could not believe he survived the car wreck without a single scratch.unbelievable; cannot accept as trueThe INCREDULOUS man could not believe he survived the car wreck without a single scratch.

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EIKEN GRADE 1
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iManifest Dreams · Apr 2019
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