24-25 Hon. ENG II Final Review - Vocabulary Flashcards

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Erratic

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Irregular or unpredictable in behavior or movement.

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Overexertion

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Excessive physical or mental effort.

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Prestige

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Widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something based on a perception of their achievements or quality.

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Glamorize

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To make something seem more attractive or exciting than it really is.

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Levity

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Humor or frivolity, especially in the treatment of a serious matter.

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Earnest

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Showing sincere and intense conviction.

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Toxicity

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The quality of being toxic or poisonous.

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Inimitable

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So good or unusual as to be impossible to copy; unique.

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Hazardous

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Risky or dangerous.

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Paternalistic

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Relating to or characterized by the restriction of the freedom and responsibilities of subordinates or dependents in their supposed interest.