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Vocab 5
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Acuity (noun) N: sharpness of mind or Senses Her results on the test showed her mental acuity.
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Delineate (Verb) Verb: to portray, sketch or describe in accurate and vivid detail
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Idiosyncrasy (Noun) A peculiarity that serves to distinguish or identify Her idiosyncrasy of having to sing during passing is odd.
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Nuance (noun) A subtle or slight variation, shade of difference – in color, meaning, quality
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Reputed (Adj) Adj: according to reputation or general belief; alleged He is reputed to be a career criminal
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Sumptuous (adj) Costly, rich, magnificent My hotel room was positively sumptuous!
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Ubiquitous (adj) Present, existing everywhere Starbucks is ubiquitous; there is one on every street corner
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Penchant (noun) A strong attraction or inclination Often used for craving or strong interest in Since I started my diet, I have had a penchant for all kinds of fruit.
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Figment (noun) A fabrication of the mind Something made-up Everything you are afraid of are all figments of your imagination.
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Esoteric (adj) Intended for or understood by only a select few. Jargon Private, secret The esoteric directions could only have been understood by electronics experts.
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