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Flashcards by iManifest Dreams, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by iManifest Dreams
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| Question | Answer |
| OBSTINATE and unyielding, the judge refused to give the defendant credit for time served. | stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or action; very difficult to change or persuade; refusing to obey |
| Because the point falls outside of the normal range on the graph, it is considered to be an ANOMALY. | something unusual or unexpected |
| Because of the CAMARADERIE they shared, the soldiers trusted each other with their lives. | good friendship and trust among members of a group |
| Because of his foolish bravado, he barely escaped being mauled by an angry lion. | a show of defiance or courage |
| After losing his job, Walter knew he had to be COGNIZANT of his financial situation and not spend money unnecessarily. | knowledgeable of something, especially through personal experience |
| Because Jim has an AURA of negativity surrounding him, he does not have a lot of friends. | a unique sensation or feeling that stems from an object, person, or place |
| Whenever a food shortage occurs, the NOMADIC people will tear down their homes and relocate to an area where food is plentiful. | having the life of a drifter |
| I need you to stay on subject and not DIGRESS! | not staying on topic; to go off on a tangent |
| While my brother is quite adventurous and likes to try new things, I hate change and prefer to maintain an ORTHODOX lifestyle. | common; familiar |
| Even though the woman seemed happy, the bartender could not help but notice the sad and PENSIVE look on her face. | expressing or revealing sad thoughtfulness |
| Because some of the gang members were tired of their leader, they met in secret to CONNIVE a plot to kill him. | to conspire or plan |
| Jane’s normally ashen face was FLORID because of her sunburn. | to have a red or rosy complexion |
| The magazine editor decided to TRUNCATE the article so it would fit on one page instead of two. | to reduce the length of an item by clipping it |
| Bill had been sober for ten years, but then he had a RELAPSE and started drinking again. | to fall backwards, usually in relation to a person’s health |
| Although my family is very wealthy, I am not POMPOUS and do not consider myself better than anyone. | having or exhibiting self-importance |
| Meek and SUPPLIANT, the best man admitted he had forgotten the ring and begged the bride and groom for forgiveness. | pleading, begging |
| His SEAMLESS execution of the challenging task surprised his coworkers and caught the attention of the higher-ups. | smooth and without interruption |
| If the president chooses to RATIFY the budget proposal, the new budget will go into effect in January. | to officially go on the record as approving something |
| The Hawaiian island is viewed as one of the most PICTURESQUE places in the world. | having the attributes of a painting or picture |
| The MULTIFARIOUS buffet on the cruise shop offered something for everyone. | having great variety; numerous |
| The bank has a LIEN on the house until the buyer fulfills his financial obligations. | a claim to the possession of another until a debt is settled |
| The INTRAMURAL teams at our school only participate in games against each other. | taking place within an organization or group |
| Because the weather is changing INTERMITTENTLY, one hour it’s raining and the next hour it’s bright and sunny. | not consistent; starting and stopping at random times |
| Even though Ginger claims to be INDIFFERENT to Hank, it is obvious she likes him a great deal. | not interested in or concerned about something |
| Tired of the hardships of farming, many families have made an EXODUS from the country to the city. | a situation in which a lot of people leave a place or activity at the same time |
| My daughter eats mostly meat so we call her our little CARNIVORE. | any living creature that eats meat |
| The machine was used to measure bone DENSITY or how compact the bone is. | how compact or concrete something is |
| While you made several valid points on why women should not be allowed in combat, you should know your beliefs are viewed by many as BIAS. | prejudice favoring a person, thing or group, most often in a way thought to be unfair |
| The Supreme Court believed it was time to ABOLISH the outdated amendment. | to put an end to |
| The small size of the weapon BELIE the amount of danger it can inflict upon a person. | to give a false impression of |
| His DIATRIBE against his enemy contained words which should not be repeated! | abusive speech |
| To many plant lovers, the AESTHETIC view of a rose is priceless. | concerning or characterized by an appreciation of beauty or good taste |
| Only Frank had the AUDACITY to call our boss a bully. | a confident and daring quality that is often seen as shocking or rude |
| Although Stephanie seems to have a hard time in science, she is ADEPT at solving math equations. | very good at doing something that is not easy |
| For the most part, CREDULOUS individuals will believe anything they are told. | ready to believe, especially on slight or uncertain evidence |
| It is not PRUDENT to go swimming during a storm. | marked by wisdom or sound judgment |
| As I read the political article, I realized it was completely SUPERFICIAL and did not even discuss the major issues that are wrong with this country. | concerned with only what is on the surface |
| If you are going to New York City for your vacation, you will find MYRIAD attractions you can visit. | of an indefinite large number |
| Most politicians are so inflated by their own HUBRIS they cannot understand the needs of their communities. | an excess of confidence; having too much pride and personal worth |
| Because the group could not come to a decision on lunch, Katherine made an ARBITRARY choice and ordered pizza. | not done for any particular reason; chosen or done at random |
| The speaker hopes her inspirational story will RESONATE with audience members and spur them to chase their dreams. | to move a person in an emotional manner |
| The WISTFUL song on the radio makes me think of my dead husband. | sad and reflective |
| The job of the defense attorney is to EXONERATE his clients and keep them out of jail. | to prove that someone is not guilty of a crime or responsible for a problem, bad situation, etc. |
| Compared to her mother’s organized system, Jen’s approach to housekeeping was HAPHAZARD, at best. | random, chaotic, incomplete |
| Even though Bill likes his doctor, he becomes EXASPERATED when he has to wait two hours to see him. | very annoyed |
| Gullible people tend to believe whatever they are told. | easily fooled or cheated |
| When Eileen’s millionaire father declared bankruptcy, she and her family were forced into a different social MILIEU. | the environment in which one experiences life |
| Unfortunately, teenagers will OSTRACIZE their peers and make them feel unwanted for the simplest reasons. | exclude someone |
| In some cultures, gods are considered to be OMNIPOTENT and all-powerful. | having virtually unlimited power or influence |
| The INCREDULOUS man could not believe he survived the car wreck without a single scratch. | unbelievable; cannot accept as true |
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