vocab session 3 Flashcards

1
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dirty; filthy; indecent; morally low

A

sordid

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2
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not willing to give in

A

obstinate

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3
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believing in the worst in people; expecting the worst

A

cynical

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4
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dwelling on; moping; worrying

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brooding

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5
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done routinely with little interest or care

A

perfunctory

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6
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hard to overcome; powerful

A

formidable

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7
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to persuade using flattery or promises

A

cajole

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8
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rebellion against leaders or authority

A

mutiny

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9
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fighting; struggle; conflict

A

strife

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10
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to soothe or calm

A

assuage

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11
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put down by force or authority

A

subdued

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12
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a representation or example of

A

epitome

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13
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to come to a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning

A

deduce

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14
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rudely brief or abrupt

A

curt

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15
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the ability to attract and influence others

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charisma

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16
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happening occasionally; not regularly

A

sporadic

17
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harmless; inoffensive

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innocuous

18
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having a worn and tired look

A

haggard

19
Q

extreme excess

A

plethora

20
Q

a person who hates or distrusts everyone

A

misanthrope