deck 9 12/1/14 Flashcards

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obsolete

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(adj) old 
S: out of date 
A: new 
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novel

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(adj) new
S: rare
A: old 
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skeptic

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(n) a person who doubts 
S: doubter
A: optimist
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frivolous

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(adj) not having substance 
S: petty
A: solemn
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acute

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(adj) sharp minded 
S: smart 
A: dull
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coalesce

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(v)  to have different opinions 
S: integrate
A: divide
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pitfall

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(n) an unseen danger 
S: snag
A: safety 
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arid

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(adj) dry
S: desert 
A: wet
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candor

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(n) honesty 
S: fairness 
A: lying 
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mock

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(v) to make fun of 
S: phony 
A: true 
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