Bdc Flashcards

(15 cards)

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What are harbingers?

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Signs or warnings that something (usually important or bad) is about to happen

Harbingers often indicate impending events.

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Define rebuke.

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To criticize or scold someone sharply

Rebuke is often used in contexts of discipline or correction.

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What does it mean if something is stunted?

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Prevented from growing or developing properly

Stunted growth can refer to physical, emotional, or intellectual development.

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What does it mean to feign?

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To pretend or fake something

Feigning can involve emotions, illness, or other states.

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What are bouts?

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Short periods of something intense, like illness, emotion, or activity

Bouts can refer to episodes of various conditions or experiences.

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Define frenzy.

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A state of wild excitement, panic, or uncontrolled activity

Frenzy often leads to chaotic situations.

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What does specious mean?

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Sounding correct or convincing but actually false

Specious arguments can mislead people.

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What does it mean to manifest something?

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Clearly shown or obvious

Manifesting can refer to ideas, feelings, or physical objects.

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What is pandemonium?

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Total chaos, confusion, or disorder

Pandemonium often arises in emergencies or crises.

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Define listless.

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Lacking energy, interest, or enthusiasm

Listlessness can be a symptom of fatigue or depression.

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What does abject mean?

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Extremely bad, hopeless, or miserable

Abject conditions often refer to poverty or despair.

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What does it mean to bequeath?

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To pass something on to someone, usually through a will

Bequeathing often involves inheritance.

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Define capacious.

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Having a lot of space; roomy

Capacious items can hold more than average.

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What does defunct mean?

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No longer existing or functioning

Defunct items or organizations are out of use.

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What is attire?

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Clothing or outfit worn for a specific occasion or purpose

Attire can vary based on cultural or situational contexts.

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