Chapter 3-4 Flashcards
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Amiable
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Adj.
(Having or displaying) a friendly manner.
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Abominable
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Adj.
ugly, unpleasant; offensive.
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Auspicious
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Showing future success.
Ex: it was not the most auspicious moment for an election.
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Contentious
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Causing (or likely to cause) an an argument.
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Dispensation
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Permission to free/break a pledge or law.
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Expansively
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Say in a relaxed/open manner.
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Fractious
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Angry argument, disagreement
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Persevere
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Keep going even if facing difficulty or no indication of success.
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Tranquility
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State of being tranquil (calm).
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Tyranny
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Cruel and unfair treatment by people with power.
