Ambiguous - Pique Flashcards

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ambiguous

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permitting more than one interpretation; not clearly defined

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ambivalent

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condition of having conflicting attitudes

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bequeath

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to leave property or money by a will; to pass along to someone

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capitulate

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to surrender

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capricious

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fickle; changing

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decadence

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decay; decline

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disparity

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lack of equality; difference

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egregious

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extraordinarily bad

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flagrant

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outrageous; glaringly offensive

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gullible

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easily deceived

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hyperbole

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exaggerate statement

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immaterial

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not significant; not pertinent; not material

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jargon

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speaclized vocabulary for members of a group

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kindle

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to ignite; to start up

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labyrinth

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a maze

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latent

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present but invisible or inactive

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lucid

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clear; easily understood

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meager

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thin; lean; not plentiful

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meticulous

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very careful about details; extremely thorough

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pique

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to arouse or excite