4 Flashcards

(18 cards)

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appraised

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to assess the quality of

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introsepctive

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considering one’s own emotions

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meditative

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thoughtful

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pensive

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deep in thought

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evocative

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making someone call up memories

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reminescent

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reminding someone of the past

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suggestive

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hinting at a specific thought

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pedantic

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concerned with insignificant details

Adrian Pintea’s remarks were pedantic.

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9
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prudent

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wise

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10
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notion

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general vague idea

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11
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construe

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to interpret as

con = to gather

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12
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edifying

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instructive; morally uplifting

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13
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didactic

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intended for teaching purposes

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14
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precocious

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(before + awake)

mature at an early age

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15
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cerebral

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(brain)

intellectually mature

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16
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erudite

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(e-rudite = not - unskilled)

knowledgeable

17
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ingenious

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clever; original and inventive

18
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astute

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accurately assess