6th week. Flashcards

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affluent

A

rich

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2
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feasible

A

practical, possible

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3
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discern

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perceive

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4
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sally (v.)

A

suddenly rush forth

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5
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consternation

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dismay

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6
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precocious

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reaching maturity early, young and smart

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7
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perfunctory

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done without care, superficial

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8
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chagrin

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feeling of disappointment, humiliation

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9
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preverse

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contrary, persisting in error

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10
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deride

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to ridicule, scoff at

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11
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disparage

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to discredit, belittle

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12
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laudable

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praiseworthy

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13
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fiasco

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complete failure, disorganized

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14
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masticate

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to chew

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15
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eschew

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avoid

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16
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quell

A

put an end to

17
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voluble

A

talkative

18
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confidant(e)

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one to whom you confide your secrets
confidante : woman

19
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dubious

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doubtful

20
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obsolescence

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process of wearing out