Lesson I Flashcards

(10 cards)

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Abet

A

to assist or encourage, especially in wrongdoing

ant: impede, dissuade

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Divulge

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to tell; to reveal (as a secret)

ant: conceal

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Dogmatic

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arrogant and stubborn about one’s (often unproven) beliefs

ant: open-minded

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Insipid

A

lacking flavor; dull; not at all stimulating

ant: challenging

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Extaneous

A

inessential; not constituting a vital part

ant: essential

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Coerce

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to force by using pressure, intimidation, or threats

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Jaundiced

A

prejudiced, hostile

ant: believing, trusting

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Meticulous

A

extremely, sometimes excessively, careful about small details; precise
ant: sloppy

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Remerity

A

recklessness, a foolish disregard of danger

ant: prudence

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Gregarious

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sociable; fond of the company of others

ant: reclusive

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