Ch 1 Pt 2 Flashcards

1
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Insatiable

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(adj.)Thatdesiresorcravesimmoderatelyorunappeasably

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2
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Intransigent

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(adj.)Refusingtochangeposition,especiallyanextremeposition;
uncompromising

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3
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Invidious

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(adj.)Likelytoarousehatred,resentmentorangerinothers;Causing
resentmentorenvy

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4
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Largesse

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(n.)Generosityofspiritorattitude

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5
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Ramify

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(v.)Todivideorsubdivideintobranchesorsubdivisions

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6
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Reconnaissance

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(n.)Aninspectionorexplorationofanarea

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7
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Substantiate

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(v.)Tosupportwithprooforevidence;verify

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8
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Taciturn

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(adj.)Notinclinedtotalk

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9
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Temporize

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(v.)Toactevasivelyinordertogaintime,avoidargument,orpostpone
adecision

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10
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Tenable

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(adj.)Basedonsoundreasoningorevidence

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11
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Germane

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(adj.)Appropriateorfitting;relevant

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