Vocab 2 Flashcards by Katy Wheat

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Impetus (noun)

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Starting force behind something

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Ineffable (adjective)

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To difficult to describe in words

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Obstinate (adjective)

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Being stubborn or refusing to do something

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Supercilious (adjective)

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Behaving as if you are better than others

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Exult(verb)

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Showing big emotions like happiness

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Irate (adjective)

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Angry;heated;triggered

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Abortive (adjective)

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Failing to reach a goal

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Dilatory (adjective)

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Wasteful of time

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Collusion (noun)

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To cooperate in secret in a way to deceive or betray

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Contingent (adjective)

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Only allowed to occur w/ certain conditions

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Pejorative (noun)

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Expression of disapproval

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Paragon (noun)

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The perfect example

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Vicarious (adjective)

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Experiencing something through someone or something else

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Reprieve (verb/noun)

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To postpone a punishment or penalty

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Vapid (adjective)

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Having little to no quality or substance

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Thwart (verb)

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To stop or put an end to; prevent

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Tedious (adjective)

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Tiresome due to dullness; boring

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Depreciate (adjective)

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To express disapproval of

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Behoove (verb)

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To make important or necessary

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Remonstrate (verb)

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To argue, dispute

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Asinine (adjective)

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Extremely foolish; stupid

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Moot (adjective)

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Irrelevant; pointless

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Tangent (noun)

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A completely different line of thought or action

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Remonstrate (verb)

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To argue, dispute