Ch 17 Flashcards
1
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Anodyne (adj)
A
Soothing
2
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Cogent (adj)
A
Appealing forcibly to the mind or resigning
Convincing
3
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Dilatory (adj)
A
Causing delay, procrastinating
4
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Epitome (n)
A
Embodiment; quintessence
5
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Fortuitous (adj)
A
Happening by fortunate accident or chance
6
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Indolent (adj)
A
Lazy, listless, torpid
7
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Multifarious (adj)
A
Varied, greatly diversified
8
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Peruse (v)
A
To examine with great care
9
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Sodden (adj)
A
Soaked or drenched
Unimaginative, dull
10
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Tout (v)
A
To publicly praise or promote
11
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Antagonize (v)
A
To irritate or cause hostility
12
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Commensurate (adj)
A
Matching, corresponding
Proportionate in degree, size, etc
13
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Dilettante (n)
A
One with an amateurish or superficial interest in the arts or a branch of knowledge
14
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Equanimity (n)
A
Composure, self-possession
15
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Fracas (n)
A
Noisy fight or quarrel
