English Week 2 7th Flashcards

1
Q

settle or find a solution to (a problem, dispute, or contentious matter).

A

Resolve

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2
Q

perceive or recognize (something).

A

Discern

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3
Q

suppose that something is true without having evidence to confirm it.

A

Surmise

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4
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showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense.

A

Vehement

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5
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a statement that, despite apparently sound reasoning from true premises, leads to a self-contradictory or a logically unacceptable conclusion.

A

Paradox

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6
Q

the intention or desire to do evil; ill will.

A

Malice

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7
Q

appropriate or suitable in the circumstances

A

Apt

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8
Q

(especially of food, money, or some other resource) insufficient for the demand.

A

Scarce

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9
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having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute.

A

Shrewd

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10
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disagreement between people.

A

Discord

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