VOCAB 7 FLASHCARD

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What does 'vigilant' mean?

Back

Being watchful and alert, especially to avoid danger or problems.

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What does 'detest' mean?

Back

To strongly dislike or hate something.

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What is a 'paradox'?

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A statement that seems contradictory or absurd but may actually be true.

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Define 'flagrant'.

Back

Extremely bad, glaring; scandalous or notorious.

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What is the opposite of 'vigilant'?

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Negligent or inattentive.

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Provide a synonym for 'detest'.

Back

Loathe.

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What is an example of a paradox?

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The statement 'less is more' is a paradox.

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What is the noun form of 'vigilant'?

Back

Vigilance.

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Use 'flagrant' in a sentence.

Back

The athlete received a penalty for his flagrant foul.

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What is the verb form of 'detest'?

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Detesting.