Chapters 2-4 ..Choose the correct for each definition or sentence.. Flashcards

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1
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Wishing evil or harm to another or others

A

malevolent

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2
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Causing discomfort by being excessive, intense, etc

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oppressive

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3
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objectionably aggressive in offering one´s unrequested and unwanted services, help, or advice..

A

officious

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4
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someone that meddles is……

A

officious

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5
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regular change or succession of one state or thing to another……

A

vicissitudes

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6
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of warlike character; aggressively hostile; bellicose

A

belligerence

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7
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He_______a lot when he was giving the speech.

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gesticulated

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8
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moving in an aimless or lightly changing manner….

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errant

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9
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Now you´re just getting________because people don´t agree with you.

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belligerent

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10
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This kind of people move a lot:______

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errant

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11
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To lead or move by persuasion or influence……

A

induce

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12
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His friend ________him to buy the ticket.

A

induced

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13
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Something that is incapable of being investigated, is_____

A

iscrutable

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14
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caused by or showing sincere remorse____

A

contrite

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15
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He was filled with a sense of guilt, he was _____

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contrite

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16
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Where there is high spirit, exhiliration, exuberance, there is ______

A

ebullience

17
Q

The medicine will______________sleep.

A

induce

18
Q

Something that is incapable of being seen through physically, is _______

A

inscrutable

19
Q

He was very aggressive, and he was speaking with a ________tone.

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belligerent