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Flashcards in week 4 thurs Deck (29)
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1
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stanch

A

to stop the flow of something

2
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giddy

A

dizzy

lightheaded

3
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finesse

A

subtle skill

4
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fractious

A

disruptive or irritable

5
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conjecture

A

an inference or conclusion based on incomplete evidence

6
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interloper

A

one who interferes in the affairs of other people

7
Q

foment

A

to stir up negative feelings

8
Q

complacent

A

too pleased with oneself

9
Q

abrade

A

to wear down

10
Q

heinous

A

extremely wicked

11
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stoic

A

indifferent to joy, grief, pleasure, or pain

12
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cadre

A

a core group of trained people capable to training others

13
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plethora

A

an excessive amount

14
Q

exasperate

A

to make very impatient

15
Q

corroborate

A

to strengthen

16
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expound

A

to explain in detail

17
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bivouac

A

temporary encampment

18
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hapless

A

unfortunate

19
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corps

A

a group of persons working together or related by a common association

20
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unwieldy

A

hard to handle

21
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realm

A

a region, kingdom

22
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watershed

A

a critical point that marks the division

23
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impending

A

about to happen

24
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defunct

A

having ceased to exist

25
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fabricate

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to make, build, lie

26
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coterie

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a small, exclusive group of people who associate with one another

27
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tumult

A

a great commotion

28
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exculpate

A

to clear from blame or guilt

29
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allude

A

to refer to indirectly