lesson 3 Flashcards

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1
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assume

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take for granted

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2
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averse

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having a strong feeling of opposition

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3
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callous

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feeling no sympathy for others

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4
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discernible

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capable of being discerned

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5
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dubious

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of certain outcome

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6
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ecstasy

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sudden, intense feeling of joy

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7
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forgo

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do without

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8
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hollow

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having a cavity inside, lacking in real value

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9
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indulgent

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inclined to give in to one’s wishes or those of others

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10
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inflict

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cause something unwelcome to be endured

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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 matters that are not one’s 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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cause 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

19
Q

retrieve

A

get back

20
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steadfast

A

not subject to change