Vocabulary Flashcard

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What does 'opaque' mean when used as an adjective?

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Not transparent or translucent.

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What does the word 'affable' mean?

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Pleasantly easy to approach and talk to.

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Which word describes something of doubtful authorship or authenticity?

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Apocryphal.

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What is the meaning of 'desultory'?

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Lacking in consistency or visible order.

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In the context of biology, what does 'recapitulate' mean?

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To repeat ancestral evolutionary stages.

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What is the definition of 'translucent'?

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Allowing light to pass through, but not detailed shapes.

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What does 'gregarious' mean?

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Fond of company; sociable.

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What is the meaning of 'ephemeral'?

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Lasting for a very short time.

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Define 'meticulous'.

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Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.

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What does 'quintessential' mean?

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Representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class.