Vocabulary Flashcards

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imperious

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adjective: urgent; strongly drawing attention. Example: It is an imperious matter, so we have to address it immediately.

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adversary

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noun: an opponent, enemy. Example: Jonas’s respect for his adversaries in track allowed him to learn from both his losses and victories.

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languor

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noun: the feeling of being pleasantly tired and relaxed. Example: Candace loved the peaceful languor of sprawling out on the couch in front of the fireplace after a warm meal on a cold evening.

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invective

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noun: language that is critical or insulting of someone or something. Example: Far too often, the website smears its critics with baseless invectives.

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incredulous

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adjective: not willing to admit or accept something as true. Example: Katy was so incredulous when she won the class election that she thought someone was playing a trick on her.

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adjuration

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noun: a solemn and earnest appeal to someone to do something. Example: At her father’s adjuration, Lisa agreed to take over the family business.

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susceptible

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adjective: easily affected or harmed. Example: People with weak immune systems are susceptible to all sorts of diseases and illnesses.