ML Lesson 7 Flashcards by Orville Drummond | Brainscape

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What does cultured mean?

A

to be well disciplined

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What does cumbersome mean?

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to be hard to handle due to size or weight

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What is cupidity?

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a desire for wealth

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What is a curmudgeon?

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a crusty, ill-tempered person

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What is dearth?

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to not have enough of something

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What does debunk mean?

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to show something to be fake

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What is deceit?

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the quality of being dishonest

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What is decorum?

A

polite behavior that shows good taste

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What does deftly mean?

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to be characterized by skill

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What is a delinquent?

A

a young person who regularly does illegal things

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What is a dell?

A

a valley with vegetation growing on it

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What is a deluge?

A

a situation where a large amount of area is flooded

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What is a demagogue?

A

a political leader who gets supporters by lying`

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What does deplore mean?

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to express grief for something

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What does deport mean?

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to force a non-citizen out of a country

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What does desecrate mean?

A

to damage a holy object

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What does desiccated mean?

A

to dry up

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What is a desperado?

A

a bold criminal who isn’t afraid of getting hurt

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What does despondent mean?

A

very hopeless

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What does deter mean?

A

to dissuade