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Group 3 Flashcards

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ABATE

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  1. Decrease in intensity; lessen
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ABJURE

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  1. Strongly reject; forgo
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ANOMALOUS

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  1. Differing from what i normal; atypical
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ANTIPATHY

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  1. Profound hostility or hatred
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ARCANE

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  1. Comprehend by very few people; secret
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ARDUOUS

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  1. Very challenging; needing great effort
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ARTLESS

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  1. Naive; inexperienced
  2. Plain and simple
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ASCETIC

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  1. Very strcit and lacking luxury
  2. Someone who adopts an ascetic lifestyle
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ASSUAGE

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  1. Decrease a negative feeling
  2. Fulfill a certain desire
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BETRAY

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  1. Unknowingly disclose or reveal
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BUCOLIC

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  1. Associated with tranquil rural life
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BURGEON

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  1. Quickly increase or grow; skyrocket
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CACOPHONOUS

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  1. Extremely noisy; grating
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CANONIZE

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  1. Treat like a god; deeply venerate
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CENSURE

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  1. Strong criticize or disapprove
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CHICANERY

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  1. Using deception to attain a certain goal
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COALESCE

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  1. Bring together; unite
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COGENT

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  1. Persuasive and clear; compelling
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COMPELLING

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  1. Persuasive and clear
  2. Attracting interest, fascinating
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CONTEND

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  1. Argue a certain point of view; assert
  2. Compete
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COPIOUS

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  1. Existing in great supply; abundant
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COSMOPOLITAN

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  1. Highly diverse
  2. Sophisticated and urbane
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DEFERENCE

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  1. High regard and respect; esteem
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DESULTORY

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  1. Unplanned; without enthusiasm
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DIFFIDENT

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  1. Reserved or shy; without confidence
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DILATORY

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  1. Slow or unhurried; meant to stall
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EQUIVOCATE

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  1. Speak evasively; avoid taking a stance
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POLARIZE

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  1. Separate into two opposing groups
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PRODIGAL

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  1. Caressly wasteful; extravagant
  2. A person who is excessively wasteful
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VERBOSE

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  1. Excessively talkative; wordy

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