two Flashcards

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to go back on a promise or commitment

A

renege

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difficult to manage, stubborn, willful, inconvenient, troublesome

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untoward

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3
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marked by, causing, or expressing grief or sorrow

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dolorous

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ill-humored, menacing or threatening in appearance, as of weather conditions, ominous

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surly

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5
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a predisposition to choose or like; an established preference

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predilection

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not capable of being stormed or taken by assault; difficult or impossible to overcome

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impregnable

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7
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only slightly relevant to the matter in hand, merely touching

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tangential

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8
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to surround with an army to prevent escape

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beleaguer

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9
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secret, having an hidden meaning, mysterious

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cryptic

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10
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in agreement

A

congruent

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11
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to gain favor or. favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort

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ingratiate

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lacking nutritive value, devoid significance. or interest

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jejune

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