GE Terms Flashcards

1
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Elude

A

To avoid or escape

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2
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Consternation

A

Feeling of anxiety or dismay

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3
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Riveted

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To hold someone’s attention

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4
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Goad

A

Annoy someone to get a reaction

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5
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Pilfer

A

To steal things that aren’t valuable

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6
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Grovel

A

Lie or move abjectly on the ground

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7
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Sagacious

A

Showing mental discernment and good judgement

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8
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Insolent

A

Rude or impolite

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9
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Obtrusive

A

Bothering people by appearing when you aren’t welcome

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10
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Fortuitous

A

Happening by accident

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11
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Divined

A

Discover by guesswork or invitation

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12
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Trepidation

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A feeling of fear that causes you to hesitate

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13
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Morose

A

Sullen or ill

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14
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Propitiate

A

To win or regain someone by doing a favor

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15
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Disconcerted

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Disturb the composure of someone

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16
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Amalgamation

A

To unite into one thing

17
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Guileless

A

Very innocent

18
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Auspicious

A

Speaking about something in a negative way

19
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Propensity

A

Strong natural tendency to behave