"Mother Tongue" Vocab Practice Flashcard

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quandary

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A state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation.

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empirical

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Based on observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic.

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impeccable

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In accordance with the highest standards; faultless.

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guise

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An external appearance or semblance, often used to conceal the true nature of something.

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evoke

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To bring or recall a feeling, memory, or image to the conscious mind.

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vivid

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Producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind.

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bland

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Lacking strong features or characteristics and therefore uninteresting.

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belie

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To contradict or show something to be false.

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insular

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Ignorant of or uninterested in cultures, ideas, or peoples outside one's own experience.

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hypothesis

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A proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.