Card 21
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primacy
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Definition: the fact of being pre-eminent or most important
ETV1 Word List - 351-400
ETV1 Word List - 50 Word set Front: Word - Back: Definition
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Card 22
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profound
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Definition: 1) (of a state, quality, or emotion) very great or intense, 2) (of a person or statement) having or showing great knowledge or insight
Card 23
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prolific
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Definition: 1) present in large numbers or quantities, 2) producing a great number or amount of something
Card 24
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proofread
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Definition: to read (printer's proofs or other written or printed material) and mark any errors
Card 25
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propensity
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Definition: an inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way
Card 26
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proponent
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Definition: a person who advocates a theory, proposal, or course of action
Card 27
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prosaic
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Definition: having or using the style or diction of prose as opposed to poetry; something described as dull, unimaginative or ordinary
Card 28
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protracted
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Definition: lasting for a long time or longer than expected
Card 29
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provoke
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Definition: 1) to stimulate or give rise to (a reaction or emotion, typically a strong or unwelcome one) in someone, 2) to stimulate or incite (someone) to do or feel something, especially by arousing anger in them 3) deliberately make (someone) annoyed or angry
Card 30
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pry
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Definition: enquire too inquisitively into a person's private affairs
Card 31
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purveyor
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Definition: a person or group who spreads or promotes an idea/view
Card 32
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quandary
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Definition: 1) a state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation, 2) a difficult situation; a practical dilemma
Card 33
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quell
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Definition: 1) to suppress or beat down, 2) to get rid of unpleasant thoughts or feelings, or to prevent them from becoming stronger
Card 34
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quibble
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Definition: to argue or raise objections about a trivial matter
Card 35
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quid pro quo
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Definition: a favour or advantage given in return for something (literally ‘something for something’)
Card 36
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quintessential
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Definition: representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class
Card 37
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quip
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Definition: 1) snappy response, 2) a witty remark
Card 38
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rampant
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Definition: (especially of something unwelcome) flourishing or spreading unchecked
Card 39
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ratify
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Definition: to make an agreement official, especially of governments or organisations
Card 40
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reassessment
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Definition: the consideration or assessment of something again, in the light of new or different factors
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