Week 1,2,3 Flashcards

(30 cards)

1
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Mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together

A

Camaraderie

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2
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A temporary departure from the main subject in speech or writing

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Digression

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3
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A claim made to offset another claim, especially one made by the defendant in a legal action

A

Counter claim

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4
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Making an exaggerated outward show

A

Pretentious

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5
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Match or surpass (of a person or achievement), typically by imitation

A

Emulate

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6
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Very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail

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Fastidious

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7
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A refutation or contradiction

A

Rebuttal

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8
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Not being what it purports to be, false or fake

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Spurious

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9
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A large excessive amount of (something)

A

Plethora

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10
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Unselfish, concerned with the wellbeing of others

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Altruistic

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11
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Praise or flattery that is excessive

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Adulation

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12
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Concise, using very few words

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Laconic

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13
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Acting in an indifferent or slow, sluggish manner

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Lethargic

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14
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Unable to make choices

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Indecisive

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15
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Abundantly supplied, complete

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Replete

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16
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Noisy in a coarse offensive way, obvious or conspicuous, especially in an unfavorable sense

17
Q

Cancel, deny, repeal

18
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One who is just a beginner at something requiring kill and experience

19
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Willing to betray one’s trust

20
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Standing out so as to be clearly visible (attracting notice and attention)

21
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Extremely unpleasant, of little worth or value

22
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Greatly dismayed or horrified

23
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Deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed

24
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Feeling characterized by, or expressing strong displeasure at something considered unjust (offensive)

25
Strengthen or invigorate (someone)
Fortify
26
Feel intense dislike or disgust for
Loathe
27
Indulge in an unrestrained way (creates a pleasurable sensation)
Wallow
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Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause/objective
Zeal
29
Attempt to impress others
Ostentatiously
30
State or assert that something is the case typically without evidence or an assertion
Claim