Group 6.2 Flashcards

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Intemperance

A

excessive indulgence of appetite or passion, especially in regard to alcohol; lack of constraint

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Intrepid

A

steadfast and courageous

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3
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Magnanimity

A

the quality of being generously noble in mind and heart; especially in forgiving

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4
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Membrane

A

a thin, flexible film of tissue that covers or lines an organ

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Meticulous

A

characterized by extreme care and precision; attentive to detail

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6
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Perfunctory

A

cursory; done without care of interest

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7
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Plasticity

A

pliability; malleability; flexibility

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Porous

A

full of tiny openings able to absorb fluid or gas; permeable

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Pragmatic

A

practical rather than idealistic

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Presumptuous

A

assuming an unauthorized right or responsibility; overly forward and arrogant

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Pristine

A

pure; uncorrupted; clean

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Probity

A

adherence to the highest principles; uprightness

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Prodigious

A

abundant in size, force, or extent; extraordinary

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Prudent

A

wise and careful; showing good judgements

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15
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Rigidity

A

the quality or state of being unyielding or stiff

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Slight

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small; lacking substance in degree, amount, or size

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Solicitous

A

concerned and attentive; eager

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Somber

A

dark and depressing; mournful

19
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Superficial

A

lacking depth; existing on or near the surface

20
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Synthetic

A

man-made; artificial; relating to or involving the combination of parts to make a whole

21
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Tortuous

A

winding; twisting; excessively complicated

22
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Tractable

A

docile; obedient; easily led

23
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Treacherous

A

lacking faithfulness or loyalty; traitorous; unstable

24
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Unfeigned

A

genuine; not false or hypocritical

25
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Unfettered

A

not tied down; unrestrained

26
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Warranted

A

called for; authorized; justified

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Warranted

A

called for; authorized; justified