2/27/23 Flashcards

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superfluous

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exceeding what is necessary

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surfeit

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an overabundant supply

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surmise

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suppose that something is true without having evidence to confirm it

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surreptitious

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kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of

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surrogate

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a substitute

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swarthy

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dark-skinned

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sycophant

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one who flatters for self-gain

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tacit

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understood or implied without being stated

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taciturn

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not inclined to talk

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tangential

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relating to or along a tangent

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tantamount

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equivalent in value or significance

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tedious

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dull

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temperance

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moderation

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terrestrial

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relating to the land

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timorous

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timid

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tirade

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a long speech marked by harsh or biting language

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toady

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one who flatters in the hope of gaining favors

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tome

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a large book

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torpid

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mentally or physically inactive

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torrid

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very hot and dry

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tortuous

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winding

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tractable

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easy to control or influence

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tranquil

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calm

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transgress

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to go over a limit

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transient

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passing in and out