cSet 16 Flashcards

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inadvertent

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unintentional

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exhaustive

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Comprehensive and thorough

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incongruous

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out of place; inappropriate

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belittle

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to regard or portray as less impressive or important than appearances indicate

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unprecedented

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never before known or experienced

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digress

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to deviate from the main topic in speaking or writing

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appease

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to bring to a state of peace, quiet, ease, calm, or contentment

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frivolous

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Of little importance; silly

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instigate

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to urge, provoke, or incite to some action or course

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sage

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a profoundly wise person; wise, judicious, or prudent

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