Last Shot Vocab Flashcards by Annie Pederson | Brainscape

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Malaise

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Feeling of discomfort

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Transient

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Not lasting temporary

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Insatiable

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Incapable of being satisfied

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Euphemism

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Substitution of a indirect phrase for one thought to be harsh

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Diplomacy

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Skillful negotiation

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Astute

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Clever; shrewd

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Garrulous

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Extremely talkative

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Apex

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Highest point; peak

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Fortitude

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Strength in facing adversity

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Gratuitous

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Unnecessary

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Enigmatic

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Baffling, puzzling

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Furtive

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Sneaky, sly

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Travails

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Troubles, trials

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Nonchalance

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Cool indifference

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Elusive

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Rarely seen; difficult to describe

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Assiduous

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Hard- working

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Resolve

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Firmness of purpose

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Appease

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Bring to a state of quiet

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Auspicious

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Promising success

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Panache

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Flamboyant manner

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Prodigy

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A person with extraordinary talent

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Affable

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Friendly, warm, likable

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Candor

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Honesty

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Meritocracy

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System where advancements are based on ability/achievement

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Squalor

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Condition of filth

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Prolific

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Producing in large quantities

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Affluent

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Wealthy; well-off

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Tenuous

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Unstable

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Lucrative

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Profitable, money making

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Sanguine

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Cheerfully optimistic