english/supabase/data/terms/flashcard_terms_420.json

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    "word": "abdicate",
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    "definition": "to give up, often in a formal manner",
    "example": "King Edward VIII abdicated the throne in order to marry Mrs. Wallis Simpson, a divorced American.",
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    "word": "aberrant",
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    "definition": "unusual*",
    "example": "My dog displayed aberrant behavior when he refused to greet me at the door or eat any of the treats I offered.",
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    "word": "abeyance",
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    "definition": "temporary suspension",
    "example": "The council voted to place the decision in abeyance for a month while more research was conducted.",
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    "word": "abjure",
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    "definition": "to give up, often in a formal manner",
    "example": "King Edward VIII abjured the throne in order to marry Mrs. Wallis Simpson, a divorced American",
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    "word": "abstemious",
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    "definition": "sparing in consumption, especially of food and drink",
    "example": "Abby’s emaciated figure was the result of her abstemious lifestyle; she never ate breakfast or lunch, and rarely ate dinner",
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    "word": "abstruse",
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    "definition": "hard to understand",
    "example": "Mr. Abbot tried to teach us how to solve an abstruse math problem, but it was too complicated for us to understand.",
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    "word": "accretion",
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    "definition": "an increase",
    "example": "Akeem's gradual accretion of duties at work did not go unnoticed; he was given a raise for taking on the extra work.",
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    "word": "acerbic",
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    "definition": "sour; harsh",
    "example": "Sour Patch Kids candy tastes like acerbic gummy bears",
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    "word": "acidulous",
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    "definition": "sour; sharp",
    "example": "Her acidulous criticism of my paper on Shakespeare was disappointing since I had invested many hours in research.",
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    "word": "acme",
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    "definition": "highest point",
    "example": "The Roman Empire reached its acme of power around 11 AD, but a slow decline occurred over the next four centuries.",
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    "word": "acumen",
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    "definition": "good judgment",
    "example": "The judge was respected for his acumen when sentencing convicted defendants.",
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    "word": "adroit",
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    "definition": "highly skilled, especially with one's hands",
    "example": "The adroit mechanic was able to fix Addy’s old car, even though six other mechanics said it couldn’t be repaired.",
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    "word": "aerie",
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    "definition": "a nest; a home high on a mountain",
    "example": "Our aerie atop Roan Mountain was a cozy escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.",
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    "word": "aesthetic",
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    "definition": "relating to beauty*",
    "example": "Alaina chose this church because of its aesthetic qualities; it was the most beautiful wedding chapel she had everseen.",
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    "word": "affable",
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    "definition": "friendly*",
    "example": "In the fable, the affable princess was adored by all except for her three stepsisters who were angered by herfriendliness",
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    "word": "affected",
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    "definition": "fake; phony",
    "example": "Afton had never traveled outside of the United States, but he used an affected French accent to attract attention.",
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    "word": "aggrandize",
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    "definition": "increase in size",
    "example": "Agatha, an avid baseball enthusiast, used her inheritance to aggrandize her collection of baseball cards",
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    "word": "alacrity",
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    "definition": "liveliness and eagerness",
    "example": "Alaina impressed her new boss by accepting the task with alacrity; she was both eager and excited to get started.",
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    "word": "alchemy",
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    "definition": "magical power; process of turning base metals into gold",
    "example": "Al uses alchemy in the kitchen, turning simple ingredients into delicious culinary works of art.",
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    "word": "amalgamation",
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    "definition": "a combination",
    "example": "Amy’s new dance routine is an amalgamation of styles, including ballet and jazz.",
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    "word": "ameliorate",
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    "definition": "to make better",
    "example": "Amelia was an outstanding caregiver; she could ameliorate a patient’s discomfort just by smiling kindly",
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    "word": "amenable",
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    "definition": "agreeable",
    "example": "Amy was amenable to changing my schedule at work so that I could attend my son's baseball games",
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    "word": "amiable",
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    "definition": "friendly",
    "example": "The amiable celebrity was known for his willingness to sign autographs and visit with his fans.",
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    "word": "amortize",
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    "definition": "to eliminate debt by making payments",
    "example": "For most borrowers, it takes thirty years to amortize their mortgage",
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    "word": "amulet",
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    "definition": "a magical charm to ward off evil",
    "example": "Amos placed a small amulet in his pocket, a charm that he believed helped him advance to the state tennis finals.",
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    "word": "anachronistic",
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    "definition": "out of chronological order",
    "example": "Today’s announcement about the impending demolition of the baseball stadium is anachronistic; the stadium was razed early last week.",
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    "word": "analgesic",
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    "definition": "capable of relieving pain",
    "example": "Although Andy was in the most painful stages of the disease, his daughter’s visit was analgesic; he was so happy to see her that his pain was significantly reduced.",
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    "word": "anodyne",
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    "definition": "something that relieves pain",
    "example": "The comedy club was an anodyne to Annika's grief; while she was there, she could forget her pain and sadness.",
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    "word": "anthropocentrism",
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    "definition": "theory that regards humans as the central element of the universe",
    "example": "People who support the theory of anthropocentrism have a difficult time believing in intelligent life on other planets.",
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    "word": "antipathy",
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    "definition": "strong dislike",
    "example": "Antonio's antipathy for reporters stemmed from his childhood, when journalists hassled him about his father's trial.",
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    "word": "apathy",
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    "definition": "an absence of emotion or enthusiasm*",
    "example": "The teacher was disappointed in the students’ apathy toward the field trip; she had mistakenly believed that this tripwould finally excite them about learning",
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    "word": "apocryphal",
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    "definition": "fake; untrue",
    "example": "April told an apocryphal tale about my mother; I wanted so much to believe it even though I knew it wasn't true.",
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    "word": "apostate",
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    "definition": "person who abandons their religion or cause",
    "example": "I had been an apostate from my religion for years, but recently had started thinking about rejoining the church.",
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    "word": "approbation",
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    "definition": "approval",
    "example": "Apollo's proposal for new lighting on campus was met with approbation, as the board agreed there was a safety issue",
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    "word": "archaic",
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    "definition": "so extremely old as seeming to belong to an earlier period*",
    "example": "The college cannot have sorority or fraternity houses because of an archaic town law that does not allow unmarriedpeople to live together",
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    "word": "ardor",
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    "definition": "intense passion",
    "example": "Mrs. Armstrong, my English teacher, is known for her ardor for the literature of William Faulkner; last summer sheeven visited his hometown in Mississippi in order to better visualize the settings of his books.",
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    "word": "arrogate",
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    "definition": "to claim without rights",
    "example": "The government arrogated Arianna's land, so she hired a lawyer to prove it did not have any rights to her property",
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    "word": "ascertain",
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    "definition": "to make certain",
    "example": "The detective was able to ascertain the suspect’s whereabouts on the night of the burglary through surveillance video",
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    "word": "ascetic",
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    "definition": "a person who practices self-denial as a spiritual discipline",
    "example": "To prove his devotion to the religion, the ascetic did not own anything that might provide comfort or pleasure, such as a mattress or television set",
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    "word": "assail",
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    "definition": "to attack",
    "example": "Asa was determined to master the GRE Verbal Reasoning section, so she assailed vocabulary words with determination.",
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    "word": "assiduous",
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    "definition": "constant and attentive",
    "example": "Ashley is an assiduous researcher; she was able to find articles on the poet that even the librarian could not locate",
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    "word": "assuage",
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    "definition": "to relieve or ease",
    "example": "The shoplifter assuaged his guilt by confessing to the crime",
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  {
    "word": "attenuate",
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    "definition": "to weaken",
    "example": "Atticus' muscles slowly attenuated when he quit working out at the gym",
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    "word": "audacious",
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    "definition": "bold and fearless",
    "example": "Audrey asked audacious questions that most people would be scared to ask.",
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  {
    "word": "augment",
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    "definition": "to enlarge or increase",
    "example": "In an effort to augment her paper on William Faulkner, Aubrey added three pages about the author’s childhood.",
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    "word": "augury",
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    "definition": "divine prediction",
    "example": "Augustus believed the groundhog's shadow was an augury of a delayed springtime",
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    "word": "august",
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    "definition": "noble and dignified",
    "example": "The august king was admired for his good work.",
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    "word": "auspicious",
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    "definition": "favorable; fortunate",
    "example": "Austin waited for an auspicious time to ask his father to borrow the car; he finally had his chance on the day that hisdad received a sizable raise at work",
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    "word": "austere",
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    "definition": "1. strict; disciplined; serious 2. simple; undecorated",
    "example": "Mr. Aston is the most austere teacher at school; he does not tolerate any talking nor does he accept late assignments.",
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    "word": "autonomy",
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    "definition": "independence",
    "example": "The Confederate states fought to gain autonomy from the Union during the Civil War.",
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    "word": "avarice",
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    "definition": "extreme greed for material wealth",
    "example": "Avery amassed million-dollar homes, luxury cars, and exquisite jewelry to satisfy her avarice, but still wanted more",
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    "word": "avuncular",
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    "definition": "resembling an uncle in kindness or indulgence",
    "example": "Mr. Avery developed an avuncular affection for his neighbor’s children after having spent so many years next door.",
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    "word": "axiom",
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    "definition": "principle or rule; a statement that is taken to be true, as a premise or starting point for further reasoning and arguments",
    "example": "The golden rule is a good axiom to live by",
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    "word": "banal",
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    "definition": "repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse",
    "example": "The plot of the movie is banal; everything that takes place in this film has happened in a dozen other movies.",
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    "word": "belfry",
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    "definition": "a bell tower",
    "example": "No one volunteered to clean out the belfry because of all the bats that live in it.",
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    "word": "benevolent",
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    "definition": "charitable; kind",
    "example": "The benevolent nun spent her entire life working with the poor",
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    "word": "bevy",
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    "definition": "a large group",
    "example": "The picnic lunch on the beach attracted a bevy of birds.",
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    "word": "bifurcate",
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    "definition": "to divide into two branches",
    "example": "Biff's family tree bifurcated in 1946 when his grandmother remarried, thus creating a second branch of relatives.",
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    "word": "bilk",
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    "definition": "to cheat or swindle",
    "example": "Bill was bilked out of $10,000 when he invested in the phony scheme",
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    "word": "blight",
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    "definition": "any factor that causes decay or deterioration",
    "example": "The blight that killed Blake's corn was responsible for the destruction of crops throughout the county",
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    "word": "blithe",
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    "definition": "cheerful",
    "example": "Blythe was know for her blithe spirit; she was always happy and cheerful",
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    "word": "bombast",
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    "definition": "pompous or pretentious talk or writing",
    "example": "Be sure that your speech isn’t pretentious or inflated, as the audience has no time to listen to bombast.",
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    "word": "bonhomie",
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    "definition": "friendliness",
    "example": "Bonnie had many friends who admired her kind nature and bonhomie.",
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