8B Flashcards

(10 cards)

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Hypothetical

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adjective
of, based on, or serving as a hypothesis
speculative

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Ignoble

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adjective
not honorable in character or purpose.
shameful

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Impugn

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verb
dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of (a statement or motive); call into question.
challenge dispute

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Intemperate

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adjective
having or showing a lack of self-control; immoderate.
excessive unrestrained

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Odium

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noun
general or widespread hatred or disgust directed toward someone as a result of their actions.
abhorrence

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Perfidy

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noun
deceitfulness; untrustworthiness.
treachery

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Relegate

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verb
consign or dismiss to an inferior rank or position.
downgrade lower

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Squeamish

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adjective
(of a person) easily made to feel sick, faint, or disgusted, especially by unpleasant images, such as the sight of blood.
nervous

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Subservient

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adjective
prepared to obey others unquestioningly.
less important

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Susceptible

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adjective
likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing
vulnerable open to

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