June 2013 Flashcards
Word Smart (T-Z)
1
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temerity
A
boldness; recklessness; audacity;
2
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temperate
A
mild; moderate; restrained
3
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tenable
A
capable of being argued successfully; valid; definsible, as in one’s position in an arguement
4
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tenet
A
a shared principle or belief
5
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tentative
A
experimental; temporary; uncertain
6
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tenuous
A
flimsy; extremely thin
7
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terse
A
using no unnecessary words; succinct
8
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transcend
A
to go beyond or above; to surpass
9
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transgress
A
to violate (a law); to sin
10
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transient
A
temporary
11
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trepidation
A
fear; apprehension; nervous trembling (ANTYM: intrepid)
12
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turpitude
A
shameful wickedness; depravity
13
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unctuous
A
oily, both literally and figuratively; insincere;
sleazy slick
14
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unremitting
A
unceasing; unabated; relentless
15
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unwitting
A
not aware; ignorant; unintentional
16
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urbane
A
poised; sophisticated; refined
17
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usurp
A
to seize wrongfully
