Vocabulary Flashcard from STAR 1

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What is the meaning of the word 'brusque'?

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Abrupt

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What is the definition of 'doodle'?

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To scribe absent-mindedly

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What does 'politicized' mean?

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Cause something to become political in character

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What does the word 'lambaste' mean?

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Criticize harshly

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What does 'mangled' mean?

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Severely disfigure or damage

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What is the meaning of the word 'meticulous'?

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Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.

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What does 'ambiguous' mean?

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Open to more than one interpretation; not having one obvious meaning.

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What is the definition of 'candid'?

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Truthful and straightforward; frank.

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What does 'exemplify' mean?

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To be a typical example of something.

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What is the meaning of 'resilient'?

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Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.