Ela Vocabulary Week 15 Flashcards by Tiffany Zhu | Brainscape

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what is the definition of altercation?

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Noisy dispute, a vehement argument

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What is the definition of altruistic?

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Selflessness; unselfish concern for welfare of others

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What is the definition of ambiguous?

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Uncertain; subject to multiple interpretation

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What is the definition of brusque?

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Abrupt in manner or speech

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What is the definition of complacent?

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Indifferent or self satisfied

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What is the synonym of contrite?

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Apologetic, compunctious, regretful

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What is the synonym of depreciate?

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To decrease, dwindle, depress

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What is the synonym of derelict?

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Dilapidated, neglected, ruined

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What is the synonym of extol?

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To acclaim, applaud, bless

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What is then synonym of fortuitous?

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Unexpected, unplanned, serendipitous

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What is the antonym of altercation?

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Accord, agreement, harmony

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What is the antonym of altruistic?

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Egoistic, narcissistic, self centered

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What is the antonym of ambiguous?

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Certain, definite, unequivocal

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What is the antonym of brusque?

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Considerate, gracious, polite

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What is the antonym of complacent?

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Insecure, unsatisfied, discontented

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What is the definition of contrite?

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Remorseful; penitent

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What is the definition of depreciate

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To devalue

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What is the definition of derelict

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Abandoned, neglectful of duty

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What is the definition of extol?

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To comment or praise

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What is the definition of fortuitous?

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Accidental or by chance

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What is the synonym of altercation?

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A quarrel, dispute, disagreement

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What is the synonym of altruistic?

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Benevolent, magnanimous, philanthropic

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What is the synonym of ambiguous?

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Unclear, amorphous, undefined, cryptic

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What is the synonym of brusque?

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Abrupt, blunt, discourteous

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What is the synonym of complacent?

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Contented, smug, unconcerned

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What is the antonym of contrite?

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Unrepentant, defiant, unremorseful

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What is the antonym of depreciate?

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To appreciate, grow, increase

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What is the antonym of derelict?

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Maintained, preserved, intact

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What is the antonym of extol

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To condemn, criticize, decry

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What is the antonym of fortuitous?

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Intentional, by design, purposeful