Last Shot Vocab Flashcards
(30 cards)
1
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Malaise
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Feeling of discomfort
2
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Transient
A
Not lasting temporary
3
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Insatiable
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Incapable of being satisfied
4
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Euphemism
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Substitution of a indirect phrase for one thought to be harsh
5
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Diplomacy
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Skillful negotiation
6
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Astute
A
Clever; shrewd
7
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Garrulous
A
Extremely talkative
8
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Apex
A
Highest point; peak
9
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Fortitude
A
Strength in facing adversity
10
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Gratuitous
A
Unnecessary
11
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Enigmatic
A
Baffling, puzzling
12
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Furtive
A
Sneaky, sly
13
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Travails
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Troubles, trials
14
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Nonchalance
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Cool indifference
15
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Elusive
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Rarely seen; difficult to describe
16
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Assiduous
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Hard- working
17
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Resolve
A
Firmness of purpose
18
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Appease
A
Bring to a state of quiet
19
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Auspicious
A
Promising success
20
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Panache
A
Flamboyant manner
21
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Prodigy
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A person with extraordinary talent
22
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Affable
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Friendly, warm, likable
23
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Candor
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Honesty
24
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Meritocracy
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System where advancements are based on ability/achievement
25
Squalor
Condition of filth
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Prolific
Producing in large quantities
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Affluent
Wealthy; well-off
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Tenuous
Unstable
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Lucrative
Profitable, money making
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Sanguine
Cheerfully optimistic
