31 Flashcards

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feckless

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lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible.

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banal

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so lacking in originality as to be obvious and boring.

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invidious

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(of a comparison or distinction) unfairly discriminating; unjust.

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incorrigible

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(of a person or their tendencies) not able to be corrected, improved, or reformed.

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sordid

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involving ignoble actions and motives; arousing moral distaste and contempt.

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avaricious

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having or showing an extreme greed for wealth or material gain.

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intimate

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closely acquainted; familiar, close.

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admonitory

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giving or conveying a warning or reprimand.

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simulacrum

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an image or representation of someone or something.

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stultify

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cause to lose enthusiasm and initiative, especially as a result of a tedious or restrictive routine.

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redoubtable

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(of a person) formidable, especially as an opponent.

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beatific

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blissfully (extremely happy, joy) happy.

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entrenched

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(of an attitude, habit, or belief) firmly established and difficult or unlikely to change; ingrained.

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appurtenant

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belonging; pertinent.

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obsequious

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obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree.

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antithetical

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directly opposed or contrasted; mutually incompatible.

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polemic

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a strong verbal or written attack on someone or something.

18
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underwrite

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sign and accept liability under (an insurance policy), thus guaranteeing payment in case loss or damage occurs.

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remonstrate

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make a forcefully reproachful protest.

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precocious

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(of a child) having developed certain abilities or proclivities at an earlier age than usual.

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fleece

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obtain a great deal of money from (someone), typically by overcharging or swindling them.

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cavalier

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showing a lack of proper concern

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prodigious

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remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree.

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delineate

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describe or portray (something) precisely.

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limpid

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(of a liquid) free of anything that darkens; completely clear.

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surly

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bad-tempered and unfriendly.