Vocabulary Flashcards

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Cadence

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A rhythmic rise and fall. Synonym: rhythm.

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Cascade

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Falling quickly and in large amounts. Synonym: flow.

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Decadent

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Overly luxurious and excessive. Etymology: L. de, "down from" + cadere = falling down from (a noble or pure state).

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Philosophical

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Calm and wise; reasonable. Etymology: G. phile + sophos, "wisdom" = love of wisdom.

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Philanthropy

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Charitable donation to public causes. Antonym: stinginess.

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Bibliophile

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One who loves books. Etymology: G. biblio, "book" + phile = love of books.

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Phosphorescent

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Giving off light without heat. Etymology: G. phos + phorein, "to burn" = light-bearing.

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Photogenic

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Attractive in pictures or photos. Etymology: G. photos + genic, "suitable for" = suitable for photos.

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Phototrophic

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Tending to grow or move toward light. Etymology: G. photos + tropein, "to turn" = to turn toward the light.

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Implement

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To put into action; to execute. Etymology: L. re, "again" + pletum = to fill up again.