lesson 5 Flashcards

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rancor

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(n.) extreme hatred or ill will

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2
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inexorable

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(adj.) unrelenting, unavoidable

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3
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extol

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(v.) to praise highly

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4
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clement

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(adj) merciful, lenient

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5
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cliche

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(n.) a worn out idea or overused expression

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6
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adamant

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(adj) unyielding, firm in opinion

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7
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diffident

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(adj) lacking in self confidence, shy

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8
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opus

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(n.) a creative work, especially a numbered composition

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9
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ostensible

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(adj) professed but not necessarily true

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10
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disparity

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(n) inequality, difference

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