Chapter 6 Flashcards
1
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Precocious
A
Reaching maturity early
2
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Perfunctory
A
Done without care
3
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Chagrin
A
Feeling of disappointment, humiliation
4
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Perverse
A
Contrary, persisting in error
5
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Deride
A
To ridicule, scoff at
6
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Disparage
A
To discredit, belittle
7
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Laudable
A
Praiseworthy
8
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Fiasco
A
Complete failure
9
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Masticate
A
To chew up
10
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Eschew
A
Avoid
11
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Quell
A
Put an end to
12
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Voluble
A
Talkable
13
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Confidant(e)
A
One to whom you confide your secrets
14
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Obsolescence
A
Process of wearing out
15
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Dubious
A
Doubtful
