Deck 7 Flashcards

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1
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indemnify

A

to insure against or pay for loss or damage

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2
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pedantic

A

emphasizing trivial points of learning

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3
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aseptic

A

germ free

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4
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fortitude

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firm courage, strength

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5
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stanch

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to stop or check the flow of, to staunch

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6
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prattle

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to talk foolishly, chatter

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7
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purloin

A

to steal

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8
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comport

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to behave in a specified manner in order to fit in

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9
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extemporize

A

to improvise

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10
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macerate

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to soften by soaking in liquid

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11
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impenitent

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without regret, shame, or remorse

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12
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provident

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prudent, economical, having foresight

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13
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latency

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period of inactivity

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14
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stymie

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to hinder or obstruct

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15
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agrarian

A

of the land

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16
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ramification

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consequence

17
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privy

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to know secret knowledge

18
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debonair

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having an affable manner, carefree, genial

19
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kith

A

relatives and acquaintances

20
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propagate

A

to reproduce or multiply

21
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rapacious

A

greedy

22
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recusant

A

disobedient

23
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vaunted

A

boastful

24
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salubrious

A

promoting good health

25
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serendipity

A

an apparent aptitude for making fortunate discoveries accidentally