12th Grade Cards for Dehcho, NT, Canada

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 12th Grade Flashcards for Dehcho Divisional Education Council
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acquiescence
n. acceptance without protest
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antediluvian
a. antiquated; extremely old and ancient; belonging to very ancient times
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antipyretic
a. preventing or alleviating fever
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avoirdupois
n. a system of weights based on the 16-ounce pound (or 7,000 grains)
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banausic
a. (formal) ordinary and not refined
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boudoir
n. small room, especially in which a lady may retire to be alone, or to receive intimate friends; a lady's private room
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bourgeoisie
n. the social class between the lower and upper classes
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consanguineous
a. of the same lineage or origin; having common ancestor
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eleemosynary
a. generous in assistance to the poor
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faience
n. glazed earthenware decorated with opaque colors
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idiosyncratic
a. peculiar to the individual
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infinitesimal
a. very small; immeasurably or incalculably minute
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jodhpurs
n. flared trousers ending at the calves; worn with riding boots
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lavaliere
n. jeweled pendant worn on a chain around the neck
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miasma
n. swamp gas; heavy, vaporous atmosphere, often emanating from decaying matter; pervasive corrupting influence
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mountebank
n. a flamboyant deceiver; one who attracts customers with tricks or jokes
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multitudinous
a. too numerous to be counted
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narcissistic
a. characteristic of those having an inflated idea of their own importance
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neologism
n. new or newly invented word or phrase
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paraphernalia
n. personal ornaments or accessories, as of attire; articles used in particular activity
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perspicuous
a. (of language) transparently clear; easily understandable
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pulchritude
n. great physical beauty and appeal; attractive moral excellence; moral beauty
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raconteur
n. storyteller; one who tells stories and anecdotes with skill and wit
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raillery
n. pleasantry or slight satire; banter; jesting language; satirical merriment
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truculence
n. aggressiveness; ferocity; ferociously cruel actions or behavior
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unctuous
a. oily; composed of oil or fat; characterized by affected, exaggerated, or insincere earnestness