Vocabulary Flashcard

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tenacious
The marathon runner was tenacious and ran through the heavy rain.

Back

Holding firm to a purpose

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acquiesce
Jade's mom acquiesced to paying for a new puppy since they already had two dogs.

Back

To accept reluctantly without protest

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lampoon
The Saturday Night Live TV program always lampoons the president with sketch comedy.

Back

To publicly criticize using ridicule

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Curmudgeon
The Scrooge is a curmudgeon associated with Christmas.

Back

A bad-tempered person

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augment
I work in the evenings as an Uber driver to augment my teacher salary.

Back

To make something greater

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Insidious
The mold in the walls of the home caused insidious effects such as headaches, allergies, and sleeping problems.

Back

Gradually harmful

Front

Which word describes a person who is fond of social gatherings?

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Gregarious

Front

augment (in the context of income)

Back

To make income greater

Front

Which word describes a gradual and subtle harmful effect?

Back

Insidious

Front

curmudgeon

Back

A bad-tempered person