Lacking words Flashcards

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Abstemious

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not self indulgent. discipline, self-denying, moderate.

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Ascetic

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self-discipline; self-denying

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Callous

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Insensitive and cruel disregard for others

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amenable

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open and responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded or controlled.

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5
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sultry.

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hot and humid.

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rescindable.

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capable of being revoked or annulled

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reluctantly

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in an unwilling and hesitant way.

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succinctly

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in a brief and clearly expressed manner.
(concisely)

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capricious

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given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.
“it’s terrible to feel our livelihood hinges on a capricious boss”

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flippant

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not showing a serious or respectful attitude.

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entourage

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a group of people attending or surrounding an important person.

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gamut

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the complete range or scope of something.
“the whole gamut of human emotion”

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Capitulate

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cease to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand; surrender.

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14
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Inclement

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cold or wet

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Acrimonious

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(typically of speech or a debate) angry and bitter.

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emanate

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(of something abstract but perceptible) issue or spread out from (a source).

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Prevaricate

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speak or act in an evasive way.

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Capitulate

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cease to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand; surrender.

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Assailable

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not defended or capable of being defended.

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aversion

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a strong dislike or disinclination.

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impudence

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the quality of being impudent; impertinence.(버릇 없는)

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tyranny

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cruel and oppressive government or rule.

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paroxysm

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a sudden attack or violent expression of a particular emotion or activity.

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charlatan

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a person falsely claiming to have a special knowledge or skill; a fraud.

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Odious

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extremely unpleasant;.detestable

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Recluse

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a person who lives a solitary life and tends to avoid other people. (Hermit)

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Impasse

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a situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreement; a deadlock.

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complicit

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involved with others in an illegal activity or wrongdoing.

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recalcitrant

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having an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authority or discipline.