2 Flashcards
(29 cards)
1
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canonical
A
following traditional standards
2
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censure
A
criticize severely
3
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discordant
A
conflicting
4
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ennui
A
dissatisfaction/restlesness from boredom/apathy
5
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extemporaneous
A
improvised, no prep
6
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fulminate
A
loudly attack/denounce
7
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ingenuous
A
frank/candid
8
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magnanimity
A
generous, forgiving
9
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nebulous
A
vague, no defined form
10
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obtuse
A
lacking intellect, not clear in thought/expression
11
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obviate
A
anticipate and make unnecessary
12
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paean
A
song/hymn of praise
13
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predilection
A
preference
14
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refute
A
disprove
15
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relegate
A
force into lower position
16
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solicitious
A
eager, attentive
17
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sordid
A
filth, squalor
18
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truculent
A
fierce, cruel, ready to fight
19
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virulent
A
harmful, hostile
20
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avarice
A
greed
21
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bucolic
A
rustic, rural areas
22
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canon
A
established set of principles
23
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chary
A
wary, cautious
24
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cogent
A
convincing
25
contentious
argumentative
26
contrite
sorry, seeking forgiveness
27
dearth
lack
28
didactic
teach
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discretion
cautious, ability to make responsible decisions
