American Lit Vocab Practice #9 Flashcards

1
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entail

A

to cause or involve by necessity or as a consequence

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2
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remiss

A

careless;negligent

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3
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compulsory

A

required;mandatory

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4
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scrutinize

A

to examine with great detail carefully

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5
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inordinate

A

unrestrained;uncontrolled

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6
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denizen

A

an inhabitant;resident

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7
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defer

A

to put off; delay

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8
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formidable

A

forceful;of great strength

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9
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scrupulous

A

having moral or ethical standards;principled

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10
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picayune

A

of little value

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10
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domicile

A

a place of residence

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11
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meticulous

A

precise; thorough

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12
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gamut

A

the entire range

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13
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acquiesce

A

agree;consent

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14
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tenacious

A

persistent; stubborn

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15
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wary

A

watchful;cautious

16
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iota

A

a vary small quantity

17
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pittance

A

a small allowance;sum

17
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solicitude

A

anxiety or concern

18
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inadvertent

A

unintentional

19
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imminent

A

likely to occur at any moment

20
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infinitesimal

A

immeasurably small