Ela Vocabulary Week 15 Flashcards by Tiffany Zhu

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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

What is the synonym of complacent?

Contented, smug, unconcerned

What is the antonym of contrite?

Unrepentant, defiant, unremorseful

What is the antonym of depreciate?

To appreciate, grow, increase

What is the antonym of derelict?

Maintained, preserved, intact

What is the antonym of extol

To condemn, criticize, decry

What is the antonym of fortuitous?

Intentional, by design, purposeful