Common Words 4 Flashcards

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Contingent

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N. A gathering of persons representative of some larger group
Adj. dependent on

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Construe

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Interpreted in a particular way

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Espouse

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To adopt or support an idea or cause

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Laudable

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Worthy of high praise

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Pedantic

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Marked by a narrow focus on or display of learning especially it’s trivial aspects

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Implausible

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Describing a statement that is not believable

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Expound

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Add details or explanation; clarify the meaning; state in depth

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8
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Largess

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Extreme generosity and giving

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9
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Intransigent

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Unwilling to change one’s beliefs or course of action

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Exacting

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Requiring and demanding accuracy

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Temperance

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The trait of avoiding excess

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12
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Pundit

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Someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field
Expert

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13
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Indifference

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The trait of seeming not to care

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14
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Incorrigible

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Impervious to correction by punishment

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15
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Tortuous

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Marked by repeated turns and bends; not straightforward

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Underscore

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Give extra weight to (a communication)

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Unscrupulous

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Without scruples or principles

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Copious

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In abundant supply

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Confound

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To cause confusion

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Decorum

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Propriety in manners and conduct

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Refute

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Prove to be false or incorrect

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Petulant

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Easily irritated or annoyed

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Exalt

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Praise or glorify

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Provincial

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Characteristic of a limited perspective; not fashionable or sophisticated

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Myopic
Lacking foresight or imagination
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Bumbling
Lacking physical movement skills, especially with the hands
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Reconcile
Make (one thing) compatible with (another)
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Adamant
Refusing to change one's mind
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Forthcoming
Available when required or as promised | At ease in talking to others
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Acerbic
Harsh in tone
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Blatant
Without any attempt at concealment; completely obvious