DAY 30 Flashcards

1
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aberrant

A

deviating from what is normal or expected

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2
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abide

A

tolerate, follow, or accept

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3
Q

bravado

A

a display of boldness or confidence, often feigned

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4
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callow

A

young and inexperienced; immature

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5
Q

capitulate

A

surrender or give up resistance

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6
Q

cogitate

A

think deeply; ponder or reflect

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7
Q

deportment

A

behavior or manners

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8
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extemporize

A

improvise, especially in speech or performance

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9
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factious

A

causing division or disagreement

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10
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fallow

A

(of farmland) not cultivated; barren; (of a period of time) inactive

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11
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feint

A

a deceptive movement or action

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12
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flagrant

A

noticeably offensive; blatant

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13
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gratuitous

A

unwarranted; without justification

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14
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grovel

A

show submission or fear; beg for favor

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15
Q

indecorous

A

not in good taste; inappropriate or unseemly

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16
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intrigue

A

a secret scheme or plot; provoke interest in

17
Q

nominal

A

in name only; insubstantial; insignificant

18
Q

obdurate

A

stubborn; unyielding

19
Q

obstreperous

A

noisy, unruly, or hard to control

20
Q

odious

A

highly offensive; repugnant

21
Q

plucky

A

showing courage or determination

22
Q

precocious

A

showing advanced skills or development earlier than usual

23
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remuneration

A

payment or compensation for services or work

24
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slovenly

A

untidy, especially in personal appearance; without care; neglectful

25
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soliloquy

A

a speech in a drama where a character talks to themselves, expressing inner thoughts

26
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spurn

A

reject or refuse disdainfully

27
Q

stolid

A

not easily moved or emotional

28
Q

temerity

A

reckless boldness or audacity

29
Q

tenuous

A

thin or weak

30
Q

verve

A

energy, enthusiasm, or vigor