Frick I'm screwed. What a turn of events-Vocab 4 Flashcards

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instigate

A

Bring about or initiate (an action or event).

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insuperable

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impossible to overcome.

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intrepid

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Fearless; adventurous

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inveigh

A

Speak or write about (something) with great hostility.

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jettison

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Throw or drop (something) from an aircraft or ship.

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judicious

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Having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense.

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kudos

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Praise and honor received for an achievement.

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lackluster

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Lacking in vitality, force, or conviction; uninspired or uninspiring.

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liability

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The state of being responsible for something, especially by law.

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lucid

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Expressed clearly; easy to understand.

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lucrative

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Producing a great deal of profit.

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malapropism

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The mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one, often with unintentionally amusing effect

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mercenary

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primarily concerned with making money at the expense of ethics.

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moot

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Subject to debate, dispute, or uncertainty.

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motley

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Incongruously varied in appearance or character; disparate.

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mundane

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Lacking interest or excitement; dull.

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myriad

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A countless or extremely great number.

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narcissistic

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Having an excessive or erotic interest in oneself and one’s physical appearance.

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nebulous

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In the form of a cloud or haze; hazy.

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negligible

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So small or unimportant as to be not worth considering; insignificant.

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nepotism

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The practice among those with power or influence of favoring relatives or friends, especially by giving them jobs.