Cocsb Flashcards
1
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Quiescent
A
Temporary inactive; at rest
2
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Criterion
A
Decisive factor; example against which others are measured
3
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Articulate
A
Express (an idea) clearly; pronounce distinctly
4
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Astute
A
Characterized by shrewdness and clear sightedness
5
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Sage
A
Person celebrated for wisdom
6
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Gravity
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(1) force that attracts a body toward earths center. (2) seriousness or critical nature
7
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Meticulous
A
Excessively careful
8
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Deride
A
Laugh at scornfully
9
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Volatile
A
(1) evaporating rapidly; (2) tending to explode into violence or to change unexpectedly
10
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Notoriety
A
State of being known for having a bad reputation
