38 Flashcards

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demeanor

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outward behavior or bearing.

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incredulous

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(of a person or their manner) unwilling or unable to believe something.

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bespectacled

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(of a person) wearing eyeglasses.

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4
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geriatric

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relating to old people, especially with regard to their healthcare.

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5
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consequential

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following as a result or effect.

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irregularities

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the state or quality of being irregular.

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exacerbate

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make (a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling) worse.

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intricate

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very complicated or detailed.

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disseminate

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spread (something, especially information) widely.

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acquiesce

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accept something reluctantly but without protest.

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inexact

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not quite accurate or correct.

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preposterous

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contrary to reason or common sense; utterly absurd or ridiculous.

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unsubstantiated

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not supported or proven by evidence.

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ensconce

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establish or settle (someone) in a comfortable, safe, or secret place.

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reluctant

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unwilling and hesitant; disinclined.

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prudent

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acting with or showing care and thought for the future.

17
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pedant

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a person who is excessively concerned with minor details and rules or with displaying academic learning.

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Immaculate

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(person or cloths) perfect clean, near, tidy

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melodious

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of, producing, or having a pleasant tune; tuneful. pleasant-sounding.

20
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atrocity

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an extremely wicked or cruel act, typically one involving physical violence or injury.

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omnipotent

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having unlimited power; able to do anything.

22
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subjugate

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bring under domination or control, especially by conquest.