chapter 12 gang gang Flashcards
1
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industrious
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diligent and hard-working
2
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infamous
A
well known for some bad quality or deed
3
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insolent
A
showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect
4
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levity
A
the treatment of a serious matter with humor or in a manner lacking due respect.
5
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oblivion
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the state of being unaware or unconscious of what is happening
6
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paradoxical
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seemingly absurd or self-contradictory
7
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perjury
A
the offense of willfully telling an untruth in a court after having taken an oath or affirmation
8
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rancor
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bitterness or resentfulness, especially when long-standing
9
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sycophant
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a person who acts obsequiously toward someone important in order to gain advantage
10
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vacillate
A
be indecisive
