l14 Flashcards
1
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diligence
A
steady effort; persistent hard work
2
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fastidious
A
possessing careful attention to detail
3
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finicky
A
hard to please
4
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imprudent
A
unwise
5
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judicious
A
having good judgement
6
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meticulous
A
very careful and precise
7
Q
minutia
A
a trivial detail (plural minutiae)
8
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slovenly
A
untidy; marked by carelessness
9
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trepidation
A
anxiety, state of dread/fear
10
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unmindful
A
failing to give attention
11
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juxtaposition
A
two things placed together w contrasting effects
12
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laconic
A
concise in speech/writing
13
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larceny
A
obtaining anothers property by theft or trickery
14
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largesse
A
generosity in giving gifts or money
15
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legerdemain
A
skillful use of deception or slight of hand
