Lesson 13 Flashcards

1
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inert

A

having no power to move; inactive

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2
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inexorable

A

cannot be influenced by force or argument

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3
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inscrutable

A

not easily understood; mysterious

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4
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insipid

A

without flavor; tasteless; dull; lifeless

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5
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intrepid

A

without fear; brave

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6
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irascible

A

easily angered

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7
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jaundiced

A

prejudiced by envy or resentment; cynical

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8
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jaunty

A

carefree; fashionable; stylish

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9
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jettison

A

to throw something away; to get rid of or reject

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10
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jingoism

A

extreme patriotism; favoring an aggressive, warlike foreign policy

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11
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jocose

A

joking; humorous

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12
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juggernaut

A

a terrible destructive or irresistible force

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13
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latent

A

present, but not active; hidden

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14
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laudable

A

worthy of praise; commendable

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15
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lethargy

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lack of energy; drowsiness; disinterest

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