17 Nov Flashcards
1
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modus operandi
A
a particular way of doing something that is typical of a person, group, etc
2
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slain
A
to kill by violence
3
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ante
A
before
4
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internecine
A
deadly
bloody
violent
5
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contestation
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the action or process of disputing or arguing.
6
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poised
A
not moving but ready to move
about to do something
7
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crudely
A
in a way that is simple and not skillfully done or made
8
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vis a vis
A
in relation to something or someone
in comparison to
9
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conciliatory
A
that tries to end an argument or a disagreement
10
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whimsical
A
unusual and not serious in an amusing or annoying way
11
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disconcerting
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causing one to feel unsatisfied
12
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tenuous
A
very weak or uncertain
13
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replete
A
filled with something
14
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vehemently
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in a forceful, passionate, or intense manner; with great feeling
15
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flak
A
criticism
