ADH vocab 2 Flashcards

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imperturable

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marked by extreme calm, impassivity, assurance, and steadiness

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infallible

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incapable of error

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3
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irresolute

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indecisive, unsure how to proceed

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4
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jeopardize

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to expose to danger

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5
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loathe

A

detest

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6
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magnanimity

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having a lofty, generous, and courageous spirit

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7
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obstinate

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unyielding regardless of reason or logic

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8
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petty

A

small and insignificant

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9
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refuge

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shelter or place of protection

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rejoice

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to feel great joy

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11
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reproach

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to blame for something, a disgrace

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12
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scrupulous

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very principled, very careful and conscientious

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13
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sovereign

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possessed of controlling power

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14
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squalid

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filthy appearance, sordid

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15
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squander

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to waste

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16
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steadfastness

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quality of being fixed with little chance of moving or changing

17
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stealthy

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acting in a secret and sneaky way

18
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trivia

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insignificant matter

19
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vehement

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forcefully expressing emotion or conviction

20
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whim

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a sudden and impulsive action