Deriv 2 Flashcards

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inflammatory

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arousing anger with statements

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flamboyant

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tending to attract attention due to their exuberance, confidence, and style

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host

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a large number of

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janiform

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having a face on each of two sides

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militant

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combative and aggressive in support of a political/social cause, typically violent/confrontational

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pontificate

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express one’s opinions in an annoyingly pompous way

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riparian

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relating to or situated on the banks of a river

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uxorious

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having or showing a submissive fondness of one’s wife

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moribund

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at the point of death

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mortifying

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cause someone to feel embarrased

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internecine

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destructive to both sides in a conflict

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counterintuative

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contrary to intuition

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viable

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capable of working successfully

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vivacious

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attractively lively and animated (typically used for woman)

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forfend

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avert keep away, or prevent

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indelible

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not able to be forgotten or removed

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conducive

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making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible

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pernicious

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having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual/subtle way

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salient

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most noticeable or important

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desultory

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lacking a plan, purpose, or enthusiasm