Random Words Flashcards by Si Fresku

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Redundant

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Characterized by similarity or repetition

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Facetiousness

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Meant to be humorous or funny

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Wisecracking

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A clever or sarcastic remark

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Coercion

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To achieve by force or threat

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Abrogate

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To abolish by authoritative action

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Vapid

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Lacking interest or spirit

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Insipid

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Lacking in qualities that interest/challenge

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Dissemble

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To hide under a false appearance

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Sycophants

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A servile self-seeking flatterer

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Impute

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To lay the blame for something often falsely

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Exasperation

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Showing strong feelings of annoyance

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Inchoate

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Being only partly in existence

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Acumen

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Keenness & depth of discernment especially in practical matters

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Effusion

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Unrestrained expression of words/feelings

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Abeyance

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A state of temporary inactivity

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Begrudge

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To look upon with disapproval or envy

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Judicious

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Characterized by sound judgement

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Baleful

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Foreboding or threatening evil

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Menial

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A person doing lowly work

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Scrupulous

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Having moral integrity

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Archaic

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Relating to an earlier or primitive time

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Obsolete

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No longer in use

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Obstinate

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Stubbornly adhering to an opinion/purpose

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Negligible

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So small or unimportant

Trivial

Of little worth or importance

Ameliorate

To make better or more tolerable

Mend

To put into good shape or working order again

Unanimously

Being of one mind

Contemptuous

Feeling or expressing deep hatred

Resigned

Showing acceptance that something unwanted or unpleasant will happen

Philanthropy

An act done or made for humanitarian purpose

Nondescript

Belonging to no particular class or kind