DE Vocabulary Flashcard (#7)

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What is a 'platitude'?

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A trite, meaningless, or prosaic statement, often used as a thought-terminating cliché.

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What is a 'litany'?

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A tedious recital or repetitive series.

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What does 'obsequious' mean?

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Obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree.

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What does 'ludicrous' describe?

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Something that is foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing.

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What is a 'paragon'?

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A person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality.

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Define 'trite'.

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Overused and lacking originality; clichéd.

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What does 'prosaic' mean?

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Commonplace or dull; lacking poetic beauty.

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What is the meaning of 'servile'?

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Having or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others.

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Define 'cliché'.

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An overused expression or idea that has lost its original meaning or effect.

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What does 'repetitive' mean?

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Characterized by repetition; occurring over and over.