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2012 January Flashcards

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1
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Perpetual

A

Continuing or enduring forever

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Stupefying

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To put into a state of little or no sensibility; to overwhelm with amazement

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Catharsis

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The purging of the emotions or relieving of emotional tensions

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4
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Embryonic

A

Undeveloped

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Differential

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Respectful

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Quotidian

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Usual or customary; everyday

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Myopic

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Unwilling to act prudently, wisely

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Incrimination

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To accuse of or present proof of a crime or fault

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Libelous

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To misrepresent damagingly

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Drudgery

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Distasteful, full: or hard work

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Tenacious

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Keeping s firm hold

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Prescient

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Having the knowledge of things or events before they exist or happen

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Bigotry

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Stubborn and complete intolerance of any creed, belief, or opinion

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Luxuriant

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Abundant or lush in growth

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Imperious

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Domineering in a haughty manner; overbearing

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Sheepish

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Embarrassed or bashful

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Pedantic

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Overly concerned with minute details or formalisms

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Histrionic

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Of or relating to actors or acting

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Torpid

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Sluggish; slow; dull

20
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Loquacious

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Talking much it freely; talkative

21
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Obdurate

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Unmoved by persuasion; stubborn

22
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Rapacious

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Greedy

23
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Enthrall

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Captivate or charm

24
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Snide

A

Derogatory manner

25
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Insinuating

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Tending to instil doubts, distrust

26
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Incredulous

A

Showing or indicating unbelief

27
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Apprehensive

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Uneasy or fearful about something that might happen

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Contended

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To struggle in opposition

29
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Nadir

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Lowest point; point of greatest adversity or despair

30
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Fastidious

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Hard to please

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Surreptitious

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Obtained or done in a secret or unauthorized manner

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Docile

A

Easily managed or handled

33
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Diminutive

A

Small, tiny

34
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Nostrum

A

A medicine sold with false or exaggerated claims and with no demonstrable value

35
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Humbuggery

A

Sham

36
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Sophistry

A

A false argument

37
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Expound

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To set forth or system in detail

38
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Expostulate

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To reason earnestly with someone against something that person intends to do or has done

39
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Ruminate

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To chew again or over and over

40
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Inquisitive

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Eager for knowledge

41
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Diffident

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Lacking confidence in ones own ability, worthy or fitness

42
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Adroit

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Expert or nimble in the use of the hands or body; cleverly skillful or resourceful

43
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Juggernaut

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Any large, overpowering, destructive force or object

44
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Subliminal

A

Existing or operating below the threshold of consciousness

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