B2: 21-24 Flashcards by Hannah W. | Brainscape

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demented

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adj-insane

a-of sound mine

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desolate

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adj-deserted

a-populous

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discern

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v-to differentiate between two or more things

a-to ignore, to be oblivious, to confuse

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dissociate

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v-separate

a-join together

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execrable

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adj-extremely bad, deserving of hate

a-admirable

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incorrigible

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adj-incapable of being reformed or improved

a-amenable to improvement

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ingenuity

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n-cleverness, inventiveness, resourcefulness

s-cunning
a-lack of cleverness

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modicum

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n-limited quantity

a-abundance

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munificent

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adj-very generous

a-stingy

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penitent

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adj-showing or feeling regret for wrongdoing, repentant

s-compunctual, remorseful
a-unrepentant

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peevish

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adj-fretful, obstinate

a-tranquil, peaceful

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prattle

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n-meaningless sounds, babble

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remonstrate

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v-to protest, to make objections

a-to agree, to acquiesce

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vehement

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adj-forcefully expressing emotion or conviction

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inundate

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v-to flood, to overflow

a-to drain

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