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Zieg Flashcards (Unit 3)
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English
10th Grade
02/20/2007
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sagacity(n)
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wisdom
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sententious(adj)
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full of old sayings
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tacit(adj)
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unexpressed but understood
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tenuous(adj)
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weak, unsubstantial, or flimsy
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turgid(adj)
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swollen or bombasitc
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ubiquitous(adj)
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everywhere at the same time
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unctuous(adj)
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oily, overly suave
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vapid(adj)
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empty or dull
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voluptuous(adj)
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sensual, pleasure loving
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wry(adj)
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indirect or twisted
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abject(adj)
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miserable, hopless, or wretched
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aesthetic(adj)
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love of beauty
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alacrity(n)
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eagerness, enthusiasm
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auspicious(adj)
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favorable, hopeful, or promising
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blatant(adj)
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obvious or flagrant
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capitulate(v)
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give in or surrender
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cogent(adj)
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compelling, potent, or powerful
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cursory(adj)
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hurried or rapid
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decorous(adj)
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well behaved or mannerly
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