8 Jan Flashcards

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forthwith

A

(especially in official use) immediately; without delay.

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2
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affront

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an action or remark that causes outrage or offence.

offend the modesty or values of.; insult

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3
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forestall

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prevent or obstruct (an anticipated event or action) by taking advance action.

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4
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diatribe

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a forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something.
harangue,tirade

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5
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trounce

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defeat heavily in a contest.rebuke or punish severely.

beat hollow;annihilate ; drub

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6
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facile

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ignoring the true complexities of an issue; superficial.(especially of success in sport) easily achieved; effortless.; simplistic

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7
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hobnob

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mix socially, especially with those of perceived higher social status.

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8
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adept

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very skilled or proficient at something.

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9
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grit

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Grit is the perseverance and passion to achieve long–term goals.

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10
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amorphous

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without a clearly defined shape or form.

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11
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snowball

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increase rapidly in size, intensity, or importance.

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12
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baton

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a short stick or tube passed from runner to runner in a relay race.
a long stick carried and twirled by a drum major or drum majorette.

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13
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sequester

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isolate or hide away.

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14
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surmise

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suppose that something is true without having evidence to confirm it.

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