Magoosh 4 Flashcards

1
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Unscrupulous

A

Someone without principles

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2
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Denigrate

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Charge falsely with malicious intent

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3
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Ingratiate

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Gain favour with somebody by making deliberate efforts

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4
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Espouse

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To adopt or support an idea or cause

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5
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Largess

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Extreme generosity

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6
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Exalt

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Praise or glorify

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7
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Exacting

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Demanding accuracy

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8
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Soporific

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Inducing mental lethargy or sleep inducing

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9
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Acerbic

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Harsh tone

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10
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Pragmatic

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Guided by practical approach rather than theory

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11
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Idiosyncrasy

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A behavioural attribute particular to a person (peculiar)

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12
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Intransigent

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Unwilling to change one’s belief

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13
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Hackneyed

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Lacking significance because of overuse

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14
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Ignoble

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Dishonourable

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15
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Tortuous

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Marked by repeated turns, not straightforward

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16
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Bumbling

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Acting in confused way, incompetent

17
Q

Temperance

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Self restraining qualities

18
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Petulant

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Easily irritated or annoyed