Vocabulary Flashcard from STAR 1

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What is the definition of the word 'vigilance'?

Back

Keeping careful watch.

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What does 'sustained' mean?

Back

Cause to continue.

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What is the meaning of the word 'brusque'?

Back

Abrupt.

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What does the word 'lambaste' mean?

Back

Criticize harshly.

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What is the definition of 'doodle'?

Back

To scribe absent-mindedly.

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What does 'meticulous' mean?

Back

Showing great attention to detail.

Front

What is the meaning of 'ambiguous'?

Back

Open to more than one interpretation.

Front

What does 'exemplify' mean?

Back

To illustrate or clarify by giving an example.

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What is the definition of 'candid'?

Back

Truthful and straightforward.

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What does 'resilient' mean?

Back

Able to recover quickly from difficulties.