2013-10-19 ETS 07, Section 04 Flashcards by Melissa Cadena | Brainscape

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credulity

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a tendency to believe something (too) easily

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abate

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lessen, subside, diminish

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innocuous

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harmless, benign, not dangerous, not offensive

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idiosyncratic

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distinctive (to a person); [adj. form of idiosyncracy]

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astute

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very perceptive; shrewd

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expeditious

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done with speed & efficiency; speedy

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fraudulent

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fake; obtained by deception

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insolvent

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not financially sustainable

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overweening

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conceited, overconfident, haughty

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obstinate

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stubborn (pejorative), unyielding

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hubris

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arrogance; excessive pride or self-confidence

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impetuous

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acting without forethought; impulsive

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valor

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bravery, courage

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