D12 Flashcards
1
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acrimonious
A
anrgy/ bitter
2
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belligerent
A
hostile
3
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canny
A
having or showing good judgment and shrewdness
4
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fungible
A
can be replaced by another item similar to it
5
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lucrative
A
producing a great deal of profit
6
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onerous
A
involving a great deal of effort/difficulty
7
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opprobrium
A
harsh criticism / censure
8
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provocative
A
causing anger/ any other reaction deliberately
9
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tempestuous
A
characterized by strong/ turbulent or confusing emotions
10
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tenable
A
to be maintained or defended against attack (eg: this theory is no longer tenable)
11
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transgression
A
an act that goes against the law
12
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verisimilitude
A
the appearance of being true or real
13
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vitiate
A
spoil the efficiency of smtg
