lesson 3 Flashcards

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1
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assume

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take for granted suppose presume

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2
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averse

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having a strong feeling of opposition disinclined

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3
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callous

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feeling no sympathy for others intensive

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4
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discernible

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capable of being discerned distinguishable

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5
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dubious

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of uncertain outcomes doubtful

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6
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ecstasy

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sudden intense feeling of joy delight

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7
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forgo

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do without renounce

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8
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hollow

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having a cavity inside lacking in real valve empty

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9
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indulgent

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inclined to give in to one wishes or those of nonindependent

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10
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inflict

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causes something unwelcome to be endued

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11
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intrigue

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underhanded scheme

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12
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invaluable

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of value too great to measure

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13
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meddlesome

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habitually involving oneself in matter that are not one concern

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14
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meticulous

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giving or done with extreme care to details

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15
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oblige

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make necessary

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16
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perturb

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causes to be alarmed or upset

17
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remiss

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negligent in performing a task or duty

18
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resolve

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deal with successfully clear up solve settle

19
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retrieve

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get back

20
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steadfast

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not subject to change