Ambitious Words Flashcards

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High vocabulary words

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Alleviate - to make something less severe
Articulate - to express an idea coherently (logically)
Belligerent - hostile
Candid - truthful
Concur - to agree or be in accord
Diligent - show effort in work
Exemplify - to serve as an example
Gregarious - sociable
Impartial - unbiased
Lucid - clear to understand
Meticulous - incredible attention to detail
Obsolete - outdated
Perpetuate - continue something (e.g. perpetuate the tradition)
Fathom - understand something
Reticent - reserved, shy, reluctant to speak freely
Apprehension - anxiety, fear or dread about a future consequence
Impetuously - acting done or quickly without thought

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More vocabulary words

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Quaint - beautifully old-fashioned
Tedious - slow and dull
Ubiquitous - present everywhere
Venerable - given respect due to age and wisdom
Zealous - having enthusiasm for a cause
Ambiguous - no obvious meaning
Desolate - state of bleak emptiness
Eloquent - persuasive in speaking
Fervent - having passionate intensity for something
Judicious - done with fair judgement (e,g, judicious decision)
Sagacious - showing good judgement
Plight - dangerous, difficult, unfortunate situation
Lament - to express sorrow/regret
Quintessential - a typical example
Tenacious - presistent
Unprecedented - never done
Whimsical - playfully appealing
Voracious - wanting to devour great quantities of food

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