English vocab 1 Flashcards
1
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Peccadilloes
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(noun)
a petty misdeed (minor offense or sin)
2
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supercilious
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(adj)
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy. (thinking highly of oneself)
3
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circumspection
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(noun)
the trait of being cautious and prudent
4
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sundry
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(adj)
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
5
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taciturn
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(adj)
habitually reserved and uncommunicative (not talkative)
6
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stint
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(verb)
supply sparingly and with restricted quantities
7
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probity
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(noun)
complete and confirmed integrity; having strong moral principles
