Vocabulary Flashcard

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What does 'multifarious' mean?

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Having great variety; numerous and diverse

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What is the meaning of 'ingenuous'?

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Innocent, simple, frank, sincere

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Which word means 'to ridicule, laugh at with contempt'?

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Deride

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What is the definition of 'obsolete'?

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Out-of-date, no longer in use

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What does 'decrepit' mean?

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Old and feeble; worn-out, ruined

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What does 'consecrate' mean?

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To make or declare something sacred or holy

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What is the meaning of 'stultify'?

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To cause to lose enthusiasm and initiative, especially as a result of a tedious or restrictive routine

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What does 'stingy' mean?

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Unwilling to give or spend; miserly

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What is the definition of 'perplexity'?

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A state of being puzzled or confused

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What does 'revel' mean?

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To take great pleasure in; to enjoy oneself in a lively and noisy way