44 Flashcards

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squander

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to use in a foolish or wasteful way

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prescient

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having or showing an ability to know what will happen before it does

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infallible

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not capable of being wrong or making mistakes; not fallible

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4
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reticent

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not willing to tell people about things

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improvident

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not providing or saving for the future; not wise or sensible regarding money

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sedulous

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diligent in application or attention; persevering; assiduous

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halcyon

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calm; peaceful; tranquil

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notorious

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well-known or famous especially for something bad

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9
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somnolent

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tired and ready to fall asleep; sleepy

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expedient

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providing an easy and quick way to solve a problem or do something

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11
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capricious

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changing often and quickly

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12
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delirious

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very excited

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13
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ecstatic

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very happy or excited

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14
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prod

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to push someone or something with your finger or a pointed object; poke

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15
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stumble

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to find or learn about something unexpectedly

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16
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foul

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very unpleasant to taste or smell

17
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prop

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an object that is used by a performer or actor or that is used to create a desired effect in a scene on a stage, in a movie, etc.

18
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plink

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to shoot, as with a rifle, at targets selected at whim; to plink at coins tossed in the air

19
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dehumanize

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to treat as though he or she is not a human being

20
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indulgence

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the behavior or attitude of people who allow themselves to do what they want or who allow other people to do what they want