gre 3 Flashcards

(14 cards)

1
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venal

A

corrupt , susceptible to bribery

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2
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scrupulous

A

extermely oriented to details

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3
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superflous

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unnecessary; more than enough

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4
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cerebral

A

intellectual rather than emotional

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5
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disingenuous

A

insincere

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6
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crestfallen

A

sad and disappoitned

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7
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discernible

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visible , noticeable, the scandle had no discernible effect

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8
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immured

A

confine someone against their will

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9
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pithy

A

expressive language

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10
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heed

A

pay attention to

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11
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corroborate

A

confirm, validate

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12
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manacled

A

manacled his hands behind his back

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13
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bridling

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put a bridle on a horse, restraint control

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14
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indemnified

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compensate someone for loss

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