Blue words 7 Flashcards

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ascertain

A

find something out for certain

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contend

A

struggle to surmount

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3
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motley

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incongrously varied

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4
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callous

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having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others

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5
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languid

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weak from physical fatigue

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6
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purport

A

appear to be

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7
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contemptible

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deserving contempt/despicable

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8
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gratuitous

A

given free of charge

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9
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derision

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contemptuous ridicule

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10
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belie

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disguise/contradict

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11
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salutary

A

beneficial

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12
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disarming

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having the effect of giving suspicion, esp through charm

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13
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insolence

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rude/disrespectful

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14
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affability

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geniality/friendly/cheerful

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15
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equanimity

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calm/equal minded

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16
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truculence

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quick to argue/fight

17
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abstruse

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difficult to understand

18
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stilted

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stiff/unnatural

19
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unequivocal

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no doubt/unambiguous

20
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esoteric

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obscure/arcane

21
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grating

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harsh/unpleasant

22
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disdainful

A

showing lack of respect

23
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winnow

A

blow a current of air through

24
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chide

A

scold/rebuke