asdf Flashcards

(55 cards)

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Decorum

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means proper behavior or conduct

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Adroit

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means skillful and clever

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Fastidious

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means very attentive to detail; hard to please

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Abrasive

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means harsh or rough in manner or texture

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Stigma

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means a mark of shame or discredit

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Forestall

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means to prevent something by taking action ahead of time

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Stint

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means a period of time spent doing something

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Encompass

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means to include or surround completely

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Flout

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means to openly disregard or mock rules or laws

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Interrogate

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means to question thoroughly, often aggressively

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Diabolic

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means devilish or extremely evil

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Atrophy

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means to waste away or weaken (usually body parts or skills)

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Exorbitant

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means unreasonably high (usually referring to price or demand)

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Disparity

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means a great difference or inequality

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Indolent

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means lazy or avoiding activity

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Sordid

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means dirty, morally low, or shameful

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Symmetrical

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means balanced and the same on both sides

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Platitude

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means a dull, overused, or obvious remark

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Culmination

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means the highest point or final result of something

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Homogeneous

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means all the same or similar in kind

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Obsequious

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means overly submissive or eager to please

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Misconstrue

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means to misunderstand or misinterpret

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Dilapidated

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means in ruins or falling apart due to neglect

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Plight

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means a difficult or unfortunate situation

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Rancor
means deep hatred or bitterness
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Chide
means to scold or criticize mildly
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Mitigate
means to make less severe or intense
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Innocuous
means harmless or not offensive
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Mesmerize
means to fascinate or hypnotize
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Innuendo
means an indirect, often negative or suggestive comment
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Admonish
means to warn or reprimand firmly
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Yen
means a strong desire or craving
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Exacerbate
means to make worse or more severe
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Deplore
means to feel or express strong disapproval
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Extricate
means to free from a difficult situation
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Dissipate
means to scatter or disappear gradually
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Holistic
means relating to the whole, rather than just parts
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Obtrusive
means noticeable in an unwelcome way
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Connoisseur
means an expert in a particular subject, usually art or food
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Staunch
means firm and loyal in support
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Vehement
means passionate or intense in expression
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Deride
means to mock or make fun of
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Repugnant
means disgusting or offensive
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Exhort
means to strongly urge or encourage
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Fraudulent
means dishonest or fake, usually to deceive
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Transgress
means to go beyond limits or break rules
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Turbulent
means chaotic, violent, or disorderly
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Impending
means about to happen or looming
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Constituent
means a part of a whole or a voter in a district
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Repudiate
means to reject or disown
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Antithesis
means the exact opposite
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Docile
means easily taught, led, or managed
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Pinnacle
means the highest point or peak
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Prognosis
means a forecast or prediction, especially in medicine
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Incapacitate
means to make unable to function or act