LP 17 Flashcards by Reagan Payne

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quintessential

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representing the perfect example of something

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impetus

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that which stimulates activity; incentive

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terse

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using only a few words but clear and to the point; polished

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prevaricator

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a liar

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ribald

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characterized by coarse joking; irreverent; offensive

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purloin

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to steal; to practice theft

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propensity

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natural leaning or tendency

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prolific

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characterized by abundant productivity

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reverie

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the condition of being lost in thought

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verboten

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forbidden

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hackneyed

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trite and commonplace by overuse

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sacrosanct

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sacred; holy; inviolable

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placate

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to soothe; to pacify

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halcyon

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tranquil; happy

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sundry

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various; miscellaneous

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taciturn

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almost always silent; not liking to talk

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volition

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an act of the will

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pensive

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dreamily, and often sadly, thoughtful

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insatiable

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cannot be satisfied

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impeccable

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without defect or error; flawless