Vocab Flashcards ENG 201 - Week of Nov. 18

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Acumen

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(noun) Keen insight or judgment, especially in practical matters.

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Dearth

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(noun) A scarcity or lack of something; an inadequate supply.

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Germane

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(adjective) Closely or significantly related; relevant.

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Immutable

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(adjective) Not capable of change; unchangeable.

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Magnanimous

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(adjective) Generous in forgiving an insult or injury; free from petty resentfulness; noble.

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Onerous

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(adjective) Involving a burden; having obligations that outweigh advantages; causing hardship.

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Pensive

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(adjective) Dreamily or wistfully thoughtful; suggestive of sad thoughtfulness.

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Quibble

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(verb) To evade the point of an argument by bickering about words; to have a minor objection.

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Rebuff

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(verb) To reject or criticize sharply; to snub.

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Stymie

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(verb) To present an obstacle to; to stand in the way of; to hinder, block.