Lesson 2 Flashcards

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Contingent

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Conditional , dependent on other things

A representive group forming part of a larger group

A possible occurrence

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2
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Eventuality

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Something that may occur, a possibility

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3
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Implausible

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Difficult to believe; not likely

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4
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inconceivable

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Impossible to comprehend or fully grasp

So unlikely as to be thought impossible. Unimaginable

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5
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In vain

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Without success; completely ineffective

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6
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Perchance

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Perhaps; possibly

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7
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Preposterous

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Absurd; contrary to nature, reason, or common sense

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8
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Proclivity

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A natural inclination; a tendency

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9
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Prone

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Having a tendency; inclined; likely to do or have something

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10
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Theoradical

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Restricted to ideas; abstract or unproven

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