aSet 3 Flashcards

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eccentric

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deviating from the recognized or customary character, practice, etc.

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provincial

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belonging or peculiar to some particular province; local

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futile

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incapable of producing any result; ineffective; useless; not successful

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diverse

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of a different kind, form, character, etc.; unlike

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benevolent

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characterized by or expressing goodwill or kindly feelings

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pious

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having or showing a dutiful spirit of reverence for God or an earnest wish to fulfill religious obligations

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conciliate

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to overcome the distrust or hostility of; placate; win over

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resignation

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To be submissive; to give up or give in to something

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resolution

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  • a decision or determination

- the act determining upon an action or course of action, method, procedure, etc.

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servile

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slavishly submissive or obsequious; fawning

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