erns Flashcards

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languid

A

(of a person, manner, or gesture) displaying or having a disinclination for physical exertion or effort; slow and relaxed.

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2
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lax

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negligent, neglectful

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3
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shilly-shally

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fail to act resolutely or decisively.

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4
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metaphysical

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Metaphysics is the branch of philosophy that studies the fundamental nature of reality

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5
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apoplexy

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incapacity or speechlessness caused by extreme anger.

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6
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profligate

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recklessly extravagant or wasteful in the use of resources.

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7
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demeanor

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outward behavior or bearing.

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8
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vacillate

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alternate or waver between different opinions or actions; be indecisive.

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9
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rupee

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The basic monetary unit of India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Mauritius, and the Seychelles

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10
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misanthrope

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A person who dislikes humankind and avoids human society.

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11
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horticulture

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The art or practice of garden cultivation and management.

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12
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philanthropic

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(of a person or organization) seeking to promote the welfare of others, especially by donating money to good causes; generous and benevolent.

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13
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effrontery

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Insolent or impertinent behavior.

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14
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credulity

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A tendency to be too ready to believe that something is real or true.

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15
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ostentatious

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Characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice.

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16
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perambulator

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a person who walks, especially for pleasure and in a leisurely way.

17
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capacious

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Having a lot of space inside; roomy.

18
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temperance

A

no drink alcohol

19
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irrevocable

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Not able to be changed, reversed, or recovered; final.

20
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tableau

A

A group of models or motionless figures representing a scene from a story or from history.

21
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forte

A

a thing at which someone excels.