Vocab, batch #5 (26-50) Flashcards

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Diffidence

A

state of lacking self confidence

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2
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Equanimity

A

state of composure

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3
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Fortitude

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a strong determination to endure difficulties

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4
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Geniality

A

friendliness

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5
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Probity

A

devotion to the highest standard

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6
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Repugnance

A

feeling of strong distaste

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7
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Tenacity

A

tough-minded determination to stick to/hold onto something

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8
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Conclave

A

meeting conducted in private

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9
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Beguile

A

to fool/trick

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10
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Didactic

A

designed to teach

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11
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Dissuade

A

to convince not to do something

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12
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Flippant

A

a saucy, impudent lack of seriousness

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13
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Infallible

A

incapable of mistakes

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14
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Obfuscate

A

to obscure

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15
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Obsequious

A

overly willing to please

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16
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Querulous

A

habitually complaining

17
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Taciturn

A

preference for avoiding speech

18
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Vociferous

A

calling out loudly

19
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Belicose

A

warlike; inclined to start fights

20
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Cantankerous

A

ill-tempered

21
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Capricious

A

subject to whim

22
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Fractious

A

quarrelsome

23
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Immutable

A

constant, unchanging

24
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Obtuse

A

thickhead, insensitive, not sharp

25
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Candor

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sincerity in expression, frankness