Week 14 Flashcards

1
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Presumptuous

A

Excessively forward

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2
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Raffish

A

Marked by a carefree unconventionality or disreputableness

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3
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Redress

A

An act of making something right

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4
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Renege

A

Fail to fulfill a promise or obligation

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5
Q

Seemly

A

According with custom or propriety

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6
Q

Snide

A

Expressive or contempt; derogatory or mocking in an indirect way

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7
Q

Stymie

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Hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

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8
Q

Tout

A

Advertise in a strongly positive terms; show off

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9
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Tribulation

A

Something especially in event, that causes difficulty and suffering

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10
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Uncompromising

A

Not making concessions

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11
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Unruly

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(Of persons) noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline; unwilling to submit to authority

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12
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Vacuous

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Devoid of intelligence, matter, or significance

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13
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Contrite

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To be remorseful

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14
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Checkered

A

Marked by disreputable or unfortunate happenings

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15
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Raft

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A large number of something

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16
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Scintillating

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Describes someone who is brilliant and lively

17
Q

Tender

A

Offer up something formally

18
Q

Becoming

A

Appropriate, and matches nicely

19
Q

Beatific

A

Blissfully happy

20
Q

Fleece

A

To deceive

21
Q

Powwow

A

An informal meeting or discussion

22
Q

Amok

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In a frenzied or uncontrolled state

23
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Reprobate

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A person without morals who is disapproved of

24
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Cardinal

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Of primary importance; fundamental