Enlglish 1-9 Flashcards
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adept
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having knowledge or skill (usu. in a particular area)
2
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abate
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v. to become less active, less intense, or less in amount
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adversarial
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adj. relating to hostile opposition
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ambivalence
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n. the state of being uncertain or stuck between two or more options
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analogous
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adj. similar but not identical
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antipathy
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- n. a strong feeling of dislike
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brevity
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n. the quality of being brief
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candor
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n. the trait of being honest and frank
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clout
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n. special advantage or power
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commisison
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n. the use of payment to request something (e.g., a service or product)
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complacent
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adj. satisfied, with no desire to change or improve
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dire
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- adj. hopeless and dangerous or fearful
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disparage
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v. to belittle or speak down to
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egregious
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- adj. extremely bad
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expend
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- v. to use up (as in energy or money)
