deck 10 Flashcards

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Rancid

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Having an unpleasant odor or taste as a result of decomposition

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2
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Tedious

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Boring and too slow or long

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3
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Relentless

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Remaining determined

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4
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Dubious

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Causing doubt or uncertainty

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5
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Respite

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When something difficult or unpleasant stops or is delayed

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6
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Sentry

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A soldier that stands guard at a gate door Etc

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7
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Explicit

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Very clear and complete; Leaving no doubt about the meaning

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8
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Scrutiny

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Very careful examination of something or someone

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9
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Contrite

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Feeling or showing sorrow and regret for doing something wrong

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10
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Futile

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Useless, having no effect or result

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11
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incur

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To bring upon oneself

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12
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Cynical

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Having or showing a deep distrust of human beings and their motives

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13
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Denounce

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To publicly express disapproval or condemn

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14
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Impasse

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A point in a struggle where neither side is capable of winning or willing to give in

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Consternation

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A sudden alarming amazement or dread that causes confusion or bewilderment

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