Words 51-60 Flashcards

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Futile

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incapable of producing any result; ineffective; useless; not successful:

Attempting to force-feed the sick horse was futile.

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Imminent

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likely to occur at any moment
projecting or leaning forward

Her death is imminent.

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Condemn

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indicate strong disapproval of

The leader condemned those that stole from the tribe

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Obstinate

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stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or chosen course of action

She is obstinate to search for a different job

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Anecdotal

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not necessarily true or reliable, because based on personal accounts rather than facts or research.

“while there was much anecdotal evidence there was little hard fact”

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Loathing

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a feeling of intense dislike or disgust; hatred

the thought filled him with loathing

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Tyranny

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cruel and oppressive government or rule.

Those who survive war and escape tyranny

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Subjective

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based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions.

His views are highly subjective

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Disparity

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A great difference

“economic disparities between different regions of the country

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Caveat

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A caveat is a warning. When someone adds a caveat to something they’re telling you to beware

There is a caveat to believing the myth.

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