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Day 7 Flashcards

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appease

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  1. calm someone down
  2. satisfy a demand or desire
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arbitrary

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determined by chance, not reason

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archaic

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ancient or outmoded; out of date

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clamorous

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characterized by extremely loud noise

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dearth

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lack of something in a particular area

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explicable

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able to be explained or understood

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hyperbole

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exaggeration to make a point or be funny

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immutable

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not capable of being changed

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indefatigable

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highly determined; resistant to tiring out

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indolent

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habitually lazy; averse to activity

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insular

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limited in outlook or experience; narrow

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intransigent

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refusing to compromise; stubborn

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intrepid

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resolutely fearless; brave

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irreverent

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lacking proper respect or seriousness

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loathe

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dislike greatly, often with disgust

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malign

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  1. evil and harmful
  2. speak about someone in a bitter and critical manner
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malleable

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changeable or flexible; capable of being influenced

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neophyte

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an amateur or novice in a field

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plastic

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  1. capable of being molded; flexible
  2. artificial; unnatural
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platitude

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a trite or banal remark or statement

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prescient

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possessing foresight of upcoming events

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pristine

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in its original, unspoiled state

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reproach

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express criticism towards; reprimand

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robust

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  1. capable of surviving despite adverse conditions
  2. (of an object, person, or organization) strong and powerful
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salubrious

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  1. promoting health or well-being
  2. (of a place or accommodation) pleasant
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sedulous

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paying attention to details; diligent

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sanction

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  1. authorize; permit
  2. penalize; punish
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soporific

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causing sleep or lethargy

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stern

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hard, harsh, or severe in manner

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tendentious

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biased toward a particular view, often a provocative one

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