Lesson 2 Flashcards

(10 cards)

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Contingent

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Adjective
Conditional; dependent on other things

Noun
A representative group forming part of a larger group

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Eventuality

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Noun

Something that may occur; a possibility

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Implausible

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Adjective

Difficult to believe; not likely or credible

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Inconceivable

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Adjective
Impossible to comprehend or fully grasp

So unlikely as to be thought impossible; unimaginable

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5
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In vain

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Adverb

Without success; completely ineffective

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Perchance

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Adverb

Perhaps; possibly

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Preposterous

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Adjective

Absurd; contrary to nature, reason, or common sense

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Proclivity

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Noun

A natural inclination; a tendency

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Prone

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Adjective

Having a tendency; inclined; likely to do or have something

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Theoretical

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Adjective

Restricted to ideas; abstract or unproven

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