D4 Flashcards

1
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abstain

A

restrain oneself from doing/enjoying smtg

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2
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approbation

A

approval/praise

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3
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disparate

A

essentially different

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4
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emulate

A

match/ surpass a person usually by imitation

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5
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fervid

A

intensely passionate to an extreme

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6
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garrulous

A

Excessive talking about trivial matters

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7
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incendiary

A

tending to cause a conflict

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8
Q

inimical

A

tending to obstruct or harm

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9
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invigorate

A

give strength to

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10
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paradigmatic

A

a typical example of smtg

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11
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placid

A

calm and peaceful and not easily upset or excited

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12
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polemical

A

involving strongly critical or disputatious speech or writing

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13
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prudent

A

acting with care and think about the `future

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14
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punctilious

A

showing great attention to details

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15
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recondite

A

little known

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16
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tranquil

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free from disturbance/ calm