D17 Flashcards

1
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cataclysmic

A

large-scale and violent

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2
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contentious

A

causing or likely to cause an argument

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3
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fallacious

A

based on a mistaken belief

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4
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foolhardy

A

recklessly bold or rash

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5
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impugn

A

dispute the truth/ validity of smtg

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6
Q

petulant

A

childishly sulky/ bad tempered

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7
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pliant

A

easily bent or influenced

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8
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tepid

A

only slightly warm/ showing mild enthusiasm

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9
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upbraid

A

find fault w smtg

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