Lesson 19 Flashcards

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Irrelevant

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Not to the point; not relating to the subject

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Irrefutable

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Cannot be disproved

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Jargon

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The specialized vocabulary of members of a group

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Judicious

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Wise; careful; showing sound judgement; prudent

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Kindle

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To ignite

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Labyrinth

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A maze

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Lackluster

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Lacking brightness; dull

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Laconic

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Brief or terse in speech; using few words

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Lampoon

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Strong, satirical writing, usually attacking or ridiculing someone

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Lassitude

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State or feeling or being tired and listless weariness

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Cannot be disproved

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Irrefutable

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Not to the point

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Irrelevant

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The specialized vocabulary of members of a group

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Jargon

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Wise; careful

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Judicious

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To ignite

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Kindle

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A maze

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Labyrinth

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Lacking brightness; dull

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Lackluster

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Using few words

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Laconic

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Strong, satirical writing

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Lampoon

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State or feeling of being tired

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Lassitude