Gergmat Flashcards
1
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Assertive
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Aggressive with one’s opinion
2
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Convoluted
A
Complicated, involved
3
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Aggrandize
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Make himself bigger, inflate reputation
4
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Derivative
A
Trite
5
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Castigated
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\+= praised _= criticized
6
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Desiccated
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Remove water, dried
7
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Construed
A
Interpret
8
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Reprimand
A
Expression of criticism and censure
9
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Imprudence
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Lack of caution in practical affairs
10
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Austere /2/
/ syn / ascetic
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1) strict
2) severely simple
11
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Flouted ( strong word)
A
Went against
12
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Didactic, condescending
A
Talking down
13
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Obsequious
/ syn / sycophantic, servile
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Attempting to win favor by flattery
14
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Irreverent
A
Disrespectful
15
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Proclivity
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Tendency
16
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Thrift
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Save money
17
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Amorphous
A
Morph-shapes
Vague
18
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Simplemindedness
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Stupid
19
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Ebullient
A
Cheerful
20
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Glum
A
Sad
21
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Fitfully
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Sporadically
22
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Recrudescent, resurgent
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Coming back
23
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Hearken back
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Happening again
24
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Partisan
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Biased
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Erudite
Smart, educated
26
Improbable
Implausible, unbelievable, incredible, unconvincing
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Polarized
Separated like north and south poles
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Enrapture
Delight, enthrall
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Sterling
Excellent or valuable
