Vocabulary Flashcards

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abstain

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To refrain deliberately and often with an effort of self-denial from an action or practice.

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controversy

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A prolonged public dispute, debate, or contention; disputation concerning a matter of opinion.

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envisage

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To contemplate or conceive of as a possibility or a desirable future event.

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incognito

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Having one's true identity concealed.

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personification

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The attribution of a personal nature or human characteristics to something nonhuman.

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accelerate

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To increase in rate, amount, or extent.

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dally

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To act or move slowly.

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epigram

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A pithy saying or remark expressing an idea in a clever and amusing way.

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inept

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Having or showing no skill; clumsy.

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pessimistic

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Tending to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen.