Vocabulary Flashcard

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Crony

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A close friend or companion, often used in a negative context to imply favoritism.

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Nullify

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To make of no value or consequence; to cancel or wipe out.

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Stint

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(v.) To limit, be sparing or frugal; (n.) A limit or restriction; a period of activity.

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Gaunt

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Skinny; haggard; lean, often due to suffering or lack of food.

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Attire

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Clothing; garments worn.

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Synonym

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A word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.

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Antonym

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A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

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Context Clue

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Hints or information within a text that help deduce the meaning of an unfamiliar word.

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Homonym

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A word that is pronounced the same as another word but has a different meaning.

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Etymology

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The study of the origin of words and how their meanings have changed throughout history.