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11/23+11/24 Flashcards

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cant

kant

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n
hypocritical and sanctimonious talk, typically of a moral, religious, or political nature; hypocrisy.
n
special words or phrases used by a group; slang
n
a slope or tilt.
v
talk hypocritically and sanctimoniously about something.

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n
hypocritical and sanctimonious talk, typically of a moral, religious, or political nature; hypocrisy.
n
special words or phrases used by a group; slang
n
a slope or tilt.
v
talk hypocritically and sanctimoniously about something.

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cant

kant

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The _ of the boat made me lose my balance.

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cant

kant

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The mother had a hard time understanding the teens’ _.

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cant

kant

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I’m so tired of the _ trump supporters spout.

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cant

kant

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She kept _ about the importance of hard work, but never worked hard.

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canting

kant

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capitulate

kuh-PICH-uh-leyt

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verb

cease to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand; surrender.

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verb

cease to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand; surrender.

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capitulate

kuh-PICH-uh-leyt

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Paradis’ victory was largely due to the survey corp refusing to _.

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capitulate

kuh-PICH-uh-leyt

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capricious

kuh-PRISH-uhs

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adjective

given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior; inconstant; unpredictable.

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adjective

given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior; inconstant; unpredictable.

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capricious

kuh-PRISH-uhs

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Never get into a relationship with a person with _ behavior.

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capricious

kuh-PRISH-uhs

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carp

kahrp

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v
to complain or find in an annoying way
n
a petty compliant
n
a freshwater fish
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v
to complain or find in an annoying way
n
a petty compliant
n
a freshwater fish
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carp

kahrp

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The Karen continued to _ about the missed airline reservation even after it was refunded.

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carp

kahrp

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Her many _ about her boyfriend were getting annoying.

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carps

17
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castigate

KAS-ti-geyt

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verb

reprimand (someone) severely.

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verb

reprimand (someone) severely.

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castigate

KAS-ti-geyt

19
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Mrs. Fields _ her for failing to turn in the homework in on time.

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castigated

KAS-ti-geyt

20
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noun
a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without itself undergoing any permanent chemical change.
noun
a person or thing that precipitates an event.

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catalyst

KAT-uh-list

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catalyst

KAT-uh-list

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noun
a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without itself undergoing any permanent chemical change.
noun
a person or thing that precipitates an event.

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Chlorine acts as a _ in the experiment, speeding up the chemical reaction.

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catalyst

KAT-uh-list

23
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George Floyd’s murder acted as a _ for BLM protests.

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catalyst

KAT-uh-list

24
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celerity

suh-LER-uh-tee

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n

speed or swiftness

25
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n

speed or swiftness

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celerity

suh-LER-uh-tee

26
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The cheetah has the advantage of _ over the gazelle.

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celerity

suh-LER-uh-tee

27
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chagrin

shuh-GRIN

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noun
distress or embarrassment at having failed or been humiliated.
verb
feel distressed or humiliated.

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noun
distress or embarrassment at having failed or been humiliated.
verb
feel distressed or humiliated.

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chagrin

shuh-GRIN

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The team couldn’t bounce back due to their _.

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chagrin

shuh-GRIN

30
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I was _ when he tripped me.

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chagrined

shuh-GRIN

31
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chauvinism

SHOH-vun-niz-uhm

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n
exaggerated or aggressive patriotism.
n
excessive or prejudiced support for one’s own cause, group, or sex.

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n
exaggerated or aggressive patriotism.
n
excessive or prejudiced support for one’s own cause, group, or sex.

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chauvinism

SHOH-vun-niz-uhm

33
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The black people in the predominately white area felt the _ expressed against them by the locals.

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chauvinism

SHOH-vun-niz-uhm

34
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Male _ was once normalized, but now you’ll get fired from your job if you believe men are superior to women.

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chauvinism

SHOH-vun-niz-uhm

35
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chimerical

kih-MER-i-kuhl

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adj

absurd, imaginary, indulging in unrealistic fantasies.

36
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adj

absurd, imaginary, indulging in unrealistic fantasies.

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chimerical

kih-MER-i-kuhl

37
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Kyrie Irving’s claim that the earth is flat was dismissed as _ nonsense.

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chimerical

kih-MER-i-kuhl

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