E9 Semester 1 Vocabulary Flashcards

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abominable

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(adjective) extremely unpleasant or causing disgust. Other forms: abomination, abominably. Example: The snowstorm was so abominable that even the most seasoned mountaineers had to seek shelter.

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aloof

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(adjective) ignoring others or not engaging in conversations or activities; cool and distant. Other forms: aloofness, aloofly. Example: Despite being at the party, Paula remained aloof, preferring to observe rather than talk with the other guests.

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compel

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(verb) to force or drive someone to do something. Other forms: compels, compelling, compelled, compellingly. Example: Caleb’s sense of duty compelled him to volunteer for the dangerous mission.

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discreet

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(adjective) being careful about what one says or does to avoid causing offense or revealing confidential information. Other forms: discretion, discretionary. Example: Jones acted with discretion, knowing that any misstep could ruin his carefully laid plans.

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imminent

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(adjective) sure to happen in the near future. Other forms: imminence, imminently. Example: With the storm clouds gathering, the sense of imminent danger hung heavy in the air.

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obscure

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(adjective) not discovered or known about; uncertain. Other forms: obscures, obscured, obscuring, obscurity, obscurely. Example: The writer’s intentions were obscured by the abstract plot in his novel.

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rogue

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(noun) a dishonest or unprincipled person; a scoundrel. Other forms: roguish. Example: The rogue trader manipulated the stock market for personal gain.

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superfluous

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(adjective) unnecessary, more than what is required or sufficient. Other forms: superfluously, superfluousness. Example: The lengthy contract contained many superfluous clauses that could be eliminated.

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tension

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(noun) physical or emotional strain; intense suspense, anxiety, or excitement that cannot be resolved. Other forms: tense, tensely. Example: A scary movie is only good if it creates so much tension in your body that you can’t sit still.

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usurp

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(verb) to take a position of power or importance illegally or by force. Other forms: usurps, usurped, usurping, usurper. Example: The students tried to usurp power by taking over the classroom while their teacher was gone.