Vocabulary Flashcards

Front

Devoid

Back

Without

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Elicit

Back

To bring forth or draw out

Front

Example of "elicit" in a sentence

Back

When Owen scored a touchdown at the end of the game, he elicited a cheer from the crowd.

Front

enigma

Back

A mystery

Front

The missing child was an enigma to the police.

Back

Example sentence using "enigma"

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undermine

Back

To weaken

Front

Example of "undermine"

Back

Do not undermine your parents by talking back to them in public.

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Malign

Back

To speak evil of, to slander.

Front

Example of "malign"

Back

One candidate maligns the other during the election speeches.

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Curt

Back

rudely brief. Example: Sophia wasn't in the mood to talk so she gave Emma a curt answer.