8 The Language of Care and Restraint Flashcards
1
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ameliorate
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to make a situation better
2
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assuage
A
to make smt unpleasant less intense
3
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curtail
A
to cut back
4
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equanimity
A
evenness of temper
5
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fastidious
A
showing great attention to details
6
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impassive
A
unemotional; calm
7
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meticulous
A
showing finicky attention to details and precision
8
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nonchalant
A
calm and unconcerned
9
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parsimony
A
extreme reluctance to spend money, use unnecessary language or expend resources
10
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placid
A
calm and peaceful
11
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refurbish
A
to renovate
12
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rejuvenate
A
to restore the vitality of
13
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reticent
A
unwilling to speak or express one’s feelings
14
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scrupulous
A
diligent and attentive to details
15
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sedate
A
calm, to the point of being dull
