Lesson 10 Flashcards by Angela Riccelli | Brainscape

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Circumlocution

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N

An unnecessarily wordy or evasive form of expression

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Circuitous

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Adj

Indirect, roundabout

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Deleterious

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Having a harmful effect; injurious

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Extenuating

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Lessening or moderating

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Inchoate

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Adj

Unformed or undeveloped

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Largesse

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Generosity

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Luminous

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Bright, full of light

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Majordomo

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Follower;butler

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Perambulate

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To walk about, stroll

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Prevaricate

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To lie, mislead

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Propriety

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N

Appropriateness

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Timorous

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Timid

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Tremulous

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Timid, fearful

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Untenable

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Incapable of being defended

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Veneer

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Any thin, attractive surface layer

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Contemptuous

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Showing worthlessness

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Flippancy

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Not showing a serious or respectful attitude

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Intrinsic

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Belonging naturally

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Punitive

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Inflicting or intended as punishment

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Soporific

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Tending to induce sleep

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Usurp

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To take power