6A Flashcards

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1
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hinder

A

create difficulties for someone or something, resulting in delay or obstruction

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2
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insularity
insular

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1) of or relating to islands
2) ignorant of or unintended in cultures, ideas, or peoples outside one’s own expereince

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3
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inadvertent

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not resulting from or achieved through deliberate planning

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3
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interest

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to be in someone’s interest (benefit; advantage; profit)

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4
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intermittent

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occuring at irregular intervals

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5
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intricate

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very complicated or detailed

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6
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intuition
intuitive

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ability to understand without conscious reasoning reasoning; naturally makes sense

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7
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involuntary

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done unwillingly, without consciousness (coughing, yawning, sneezing)

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8
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keen

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1) sharp (sense, eyesight, blade)
2) showing enthusiasm/passion

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9
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lethargy

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lacking energy, enthusiasm

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10
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lofty

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1) high up, noble/exalted
2) proud, aloof
3) tall

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11
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magnitude

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size or extent of something;
degree;
importance

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12
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maintain

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state strongly; insist

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13
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mandatory

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required; compulsory

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14
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manifestation
manifest

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1) showing an abstract idea
2) sign/indication of an ailment(food)
3) clear; obvious; visible; evident; plain

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15
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marginal

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1) of minor importance
2) on the border

16
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measured

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adj. (of speech or writing) carefully considered; deliberate and restrained.

17
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misgiving

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feels of doubts or apprehension about the outcome of something

18
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misguided

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faulty judgment or reasoning

19
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mitigation
mitigate

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1) make less severe
2) lessen the gravity of a mistake

20
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myopia

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1) nearsighted
2) lacking imagination or creativity; short-sighted