B3: 6-10 Flashcards
1
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obscure
A
adj-difficult to see, vague
s-abstruse, amiguous
a-clear, apparent
2
Q
auspicious
A
adj-favorable
s-propitious
a-ill-omened
3
Q
beguile
A
v-to deceive, mislead, to persuade with charm
s-delude
a-to enlighten
4
Q
placid
A
adj-peaceful, calm
s-serene, tranquil
a-disturbed
5
Q
obsequious
A
adj-overly attentive, like a sycophant, servile
s-slavish, subservient
a-disinterested
6
Q
scrupulous
A
adj-very principled, very careful and conscientious
s-meticulous, punctilious
a-unprincipled
7
Q
ostentatious
A
adj-showy, pretentious
s-pompous
a-modest