English Voc 2 Flashcards
1
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Abstruse
A
obscure:; profound; difficult to understand
2
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Belligerent
A
given to fighting, warlike, one at war,one engaged in war
3
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Candor
A
outspokenness;frankness
4
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Decorum
A
proper behavior, good taste; orderliness
5
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Effrontery
A
shameless, boldness, impudence
6
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Facet
A
a phase or aspect, as of a topic; one of the small plane surfaces of a diamond
7
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Gaudy
A
showy
8
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Harass
A
to disturb, worry; to trouble by repeated attacks
9
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Imminent
A
about to happen, threatening
10
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Jurisdiction
A
the legal right to hear and determine a cause; area of authority
11
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Kindle
A
start a fire; inspire
12
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Laconic
A
concise, using few words
13
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Malevolent
A
spiteful, showing ill will
14
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Nebulous
A
vague, confused, indistinct
15
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Paltry
A
trifling, insignificant; mean, despicable
