LA Flashcards

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People who constantly obsess about their weight or figure may develop serious eating disorders

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Obsess

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Qualm

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Some people seem to have no qualms about manipulating other to gain their own end

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She is the kind of solicitous teacher who aid and encourages her students in every way she care

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Solicitous

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3
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When my cousin returned home after his first year in college he tried to impress us with sophisticated and blasé manner

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Blasé

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Because the villagers have so few dealings with the outside world, they prone to regard strangers with deep distrust

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Prone

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5
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Named on the regiment’s roster

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Muster

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6
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Apt to take necessary chances

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Prone

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7
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Resisted efforts to expel the caption

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Oust

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8
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Annoyed by the foolish questions

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Frivolous

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9
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Settled the dispute without resort to law

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Recourse

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10
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May strengthen your ability to resist colds

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Bolster

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11
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Chose a very elaborate silverware pattern

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Ornate

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12
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Cleared away the remains of last night’s dinner

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Residue

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13
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Special exercises to maintain muscle tone

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Sustain

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14
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The spectacular view from the headland

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Promontory

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15
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Painful memories that haunted the survivors

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Obsess

16
Q

Made of a permeable fabric

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Porous

17
Q

Bemoan conditions in a he refugee camp

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Deplore

18
Q

Had regrets about missing my friends party

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Qualm

19
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Scrutinized the lease before signing it

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Persuse

20
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Arrived wearing a gaudy outfit

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Staid

21
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Enthusiastic about the glittering guest list

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Blasé

22
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An indifferent attitude toward those in need

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Solicitous

23
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Expect the committee to ratify the settlement

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Annul

24
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A room crowded with celebrities

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Nonentity

25
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When the mile run began, Ken quickly took the lead, be who know the he could not (blank) that pace for the entire race

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Sustain