Lesson 68&69 False Friends Flashcards
1
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Insufferable
A
(adj.) conceited, stuck-up
2
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Unconscionable
A
(adj.) highly objectionable, unthinkable
3
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Impertinent
A
(adj.) rude and poorly mannered
4
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Immaterial
A
(adj.) not relevant
5
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Inflammable
A
(adj.) easily catching fire, flammable
6
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Unnerve
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(v.) to frighten or cause one to lose confidence
7
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Cogent
A
(adj.) clear and persuasive
8
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Buttress
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(v.) to provide support for (a building) or to reinforce or strengthen an idea
9
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Garish
A
(adj.) flashy in a cheap way
10
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Hapless
A
(adj.) unfortunate, unlucky
11
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Panache
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(n.) style, flair
12
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Protean
A
(adj.) able to take on many different forms
13
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Fatuous
A
(adj.) silly and idiotic
