Vocabulary Flashcards

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mugwump

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A person who remains aloof or independent, especially from party politics.

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obelisk

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A stone pillar, typically having a square or rectangular cross section and a pyramidal top, set up as a monument or landmark.

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orate

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To speak in a formal, often pompous manner.

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ornate

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Made in an intricate shape or decorated with complex patterns.

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ostentatious

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Characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice.

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pandemic

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An outbreak of a disease that occurs over a wide geographic area and affects an exceptionally high proportion of the population.

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pastoral

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Associated with country life, especially in a romanticized or idealized form.

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phantom

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A ghost or an illusion.

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philistine

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A person who is hostile or indifferent to culture and the arts, or who has no understanding of them.

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prolific

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Producing much fruit or foliage or many offspring; present in large numbers or quantities; plentiful.