400 Words Part 9 Flashcards by Kevin Zhao | Brainscape

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levity

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light-hearted humor, giddy

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linchpin

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key element

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machinations

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scheming, crafty actions

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contrite

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remorseful, repentant

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mercurial

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rapid, unpredictable, capricious

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largess

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generous gift

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ostentatious

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intended to attract notice

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pontifical

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pompous, pretentious

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paragon

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model of excellence

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perfunctory

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done in a routine manner

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polemic

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controversial argument, very argumentative

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litigious

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argumentative

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predilection

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preference, inclination

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quixotic

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idealistic

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rectitude

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high standard of behavior

integrity

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redoubtable

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formidable, worthy of respect