50 Vocab (P6)

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Tenuous

Very weak or slight; insubstantial or shaky.

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Prelude

An action or event serving as an introduction or precursor.

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Cognizant

Having knowledge or awareness of something.

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Politicking

Engaging in political maneuvering, often with self-interest.

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Derogatory

Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.

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Affinity

A natural liking for or attraction to something or someone.

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Stint

A limited period of time spent doing something; a fixed share of work.

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Warp speed

Extremely fast speed or progress.

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Preamble

An introductory statement or preliminary explanation.

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Preface

An introduction to a book or speech, usually stating its purpose.

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Presage

A sign or warning that something will happen; an omen.

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Prescient

Having or showing knowledge of events before they happen.

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Clairvoyant

Claiming to have the ability to see future events.

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Prophetic

Predicting or accurately describing what will happen in the future.

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Visionary

Having clear ideas about what the future should be like; imaginative.

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Penchant

A strong or habitual liking for something.

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Predilection

A preference or special liking for something.

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Precipitate

To cause something to happen suddenly or prematurely.

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Rash

Acting without careful consideration; reckless.

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Predicate

To base or establish something on a particular fact or principle.

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Presentiment

A feeling that something, especially something bad, is about to happen.

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Tacky

Showing poor taste or quality; cheap and unpleasant.

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Repulsive

Arousing intense disgust or aversion.

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Ghastly

Extremely unpleasant or horrifying.

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Unrequited

(Not returned or reciprocated), especially of feelings or love.

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Compendious

Containing or presenting the essential facts succinctly.

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Recite

To say aloud from memory or read aloud publicly.

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Haggard

Looking exhausted and unwell, especially from fatigue or worry.

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Careworn

Showing the effects of anxiety, worry, or suffering.

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Dispirited

Having lost enthusiasm or hope; discouraged.

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Staggered

Extremely surprised or shocked.

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Sanguine

Optimistic or positive, especially in a difficult situation.

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Precursor

A person or thing that comes before another, indicating what will follow.

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Pretext

A reason given to justify an action that is not the real reason.

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Precocious

Having developed certain abilities or inclinations at an earlier age than usual.

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Preclude

To prevent something from happening or make impossible.

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Nepotistic

Favoring relatives or friends, especially in job appointments.

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Tantalize

To tease or torment by offering something desirable but keeping it out of reach.

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Laconic

Using very few words; concise to the point of seeming rude.

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Draconian

Extremely harsh or severe, especially laws or rules.

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Jeremiad

A long, mournful complaint or lamentation.

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Cicerone

A guide who gives information about historical sites or places of interest.

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Thespian

Relating to acting or the theatre.

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Spartan

Marked by simplicity, frugality, or avoidance of luxury.

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Austere

Having a plain and severe appearance or manner; strict.

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Bedazzle

To impress deeply with brilliance or skill; to dazzle.

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Bleak

Cold, empty, and without hope or encouragement.

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Juggernaut

A huge, powerful, and overwhelming force or institution.

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Maudlin

Excessively sentimental, especially in a tearful or self-pitying way.

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Armistice

A formal agreement to stop fighting for a fixed period between two countries, especially for peace negotiations