Vocabulary Flashcards

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avid

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Having a strong desire for, to the point of greed; eager; enthusiastic.

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brusque

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Abrupt in manner or speech; gruff.

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brusqueness

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The quality or state of being brusque.

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concise

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Short and to the point.

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demean

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To cause a lowering of self-esteem; to lower in reputation or character.

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demeaning

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Degrading.

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despicable

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Deserving contempt or scorn.

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emulate

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To try to equal; to imitate.

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Evoke

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To call forth; to produce. Example: The mayor's appeal for volunteers to clean up the park evoked a huge response from people in my neighborhood.

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Evoke (suggestion)

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To bring to mind, often by suggestion. Example: The tinkling notes from the music box evoked for me the carefree joys of childhood.