Vocabulary Flashcards

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assess

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to estimate the quality, ability, or significance of; to evaluate. Example: This test will assess students’ ability to do math.

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casual

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not entirely serious or concerned; careless or offhand. Example: His casual response to her question was not intended to be negative, but it still managed to hurt her feelings.

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clamorously

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in a loud or rowdy manner. Example: The crowd pushed clamorously into the store on the morning of the grand opening.

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complex

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a gathering or arrangement of different things that are linked in a close or complicated way. Example: The basement of the hospital was a complex of dark hallways, windowless doors, and long stairways.

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belligerence

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hostile or warlike attitude or nature. Example: The opposing team’s belligerence before the game was so intense that there was almost a fight.

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disinclination

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that toward which you are disposed to feel dislike. Example: His disinclination for modesty is well known and evidenced by his flashy clothes and luxurious purchases.

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inevitably

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in a manner that is sure or certain to happen; unavoidably. Example: Any list of the ten best albums of all time inevitably leaves room for debate.

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impose

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to force something unwelcome or unfamiliar to be accepted. Example: The farmer feared that his family would starve if the king continued to impose such high taxes.

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malevolently

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with maliciousness and hostility. Example: Many fairy tales depict a conflict between a brave hero and a malevolently powerful villain.

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omission

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missing or lacking information that supports other viewpoints. Example: The omission of Kris’ perspective of events left a hole in the story.