Lit./LA- Unit 5 Flashcards

1
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Negligent, lax, slack

A

Remiss

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2
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Leniency, forbearance, gentleness

A

Clemency

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3
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Timid, bashful; unassertive, withdrawn

A

Diffident

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4
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Venomous, noxious, baneful; hateful

A

Virulent

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5
Q

Brutal, savage, belligerent, vitriolic

A

Truculent

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6
Q

Genuine, heartfelt

A

Unfeigned

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7
Q

Unbeatable, invincible, unyielding

A

Indomitable

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8
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Gallant, civil; valiant

A

Chivalrous

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9
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Reckless, foolhardiness; effrontery

A

Temerity

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10
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Disagreement, divergence, inconsistency

A

Discrepancy

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11
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To commence, launch, begin; to board

A

Embark

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12
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Sharp, spicy; caustic; racy

A

Pungent

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13
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Effortless, fluent; assured; specious

A

Facile

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14
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Unerring, certain

A

Infallible

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15
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To concur, agree, consent, accede

A

Assent

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16
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Selfless, rising above personal interests

A

Altruistic

17
Q

An insufficiency, want, paucity

A

Dearth

18
Q

To lumber, trudge

A

Plod

19
Q

Sleep; tranquility; a respite

A

Repose

20
Q

One who helps others; a patron, humanitarian

A

Benefactor