24 More 'M-P' Flashcards
1
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Misanthrope
A
a person who dislikes others
2
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Mollify
A
a calm or make less severe
3
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Monotony
A
lack of variation
4
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Naive
A
lacking sophistication or experience
5
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Obdurate
A
hardened in feeling; resistant persuasion
6
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Obsequious
A
overly submissive and eager to please
7
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Obstinate
A
stubborn, unyielding
8
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Obviate
A
to prevent; to make unnecessary
9
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Occlude
A
to stop up; to prevent the passage of
10
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Onerous
A
troublesome and oppressive; burdensome
11
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Opprobrium
A
public disgrace
12
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Ostentation
A
excessive showiness
13
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Paradox
A
a contradiction or dilemma
14
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Paragon
A
model of excellence or perfection
15
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Perfidious
A
willing to betray one’s trust
