Lesson 15 Flashcards by Kristany Bradshaw

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What is the definition of perdition?

A

Damnation; ruin; hell

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What is the definition of perfunctory?

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Done without care; on a routine fashion

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What is the definition of perspicacity?

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Keenness of judgement

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What is the definition of quagmire?

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A swamp; a difficult or inextricable situation

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What is the definition of quandary?

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A puzzling situation; a dilemma

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What is the definition of querulous?

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Complaining; grumbling

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What is the definition of quiddity?

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An essential quality

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What is the definition of rakish?

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Carefree; dashing, jaunty

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What is the definition of ratiocinate?

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To reason; to think

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What is the definition of pejorative?

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Having a negative effect; insulting

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