Vocab 2 Quiz Flashcards

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Conjecture

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An opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information

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2
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Tentative

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Done or mad as a trial, experiment, or attempt;

Experimental

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3
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Flippant

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Not showing a serious or respectful attitude

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4
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Quixotic

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Unrealistic and impractical or exceedingly idealistic

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5
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Cynical

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Believing people are motivated by self interest

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6
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Eloquent

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Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing

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7
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Impetuous

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Acting or done quickly without thought or care

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8
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Admonishing

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To caution,counsel or advise

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9
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Objective

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Something ones efforts or actions are intended to attain or accomplish

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10
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Despondent

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Feeling or showing hopelessness or discouragement

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11
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Smugness

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Confident of ones ability a, superiority or correctness

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12
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Nostalgic

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Feelings of nostalgia

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13
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Aloof

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Not friendly, distant

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14
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Judicious

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Using or showing judgement

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15
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Wary

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Watchful

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16
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Bemusement

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To cause to be bewildered;

Confuse