Lesson 3 Flashcards

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Assume

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Take for granted; Suppose; Presume

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Averse

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Having a strong feeling of opposition; Disinclined; Reluctant; Loath

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Callous

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Feeling no sympathy for others; Insensitive; Hardhearted

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Discernible

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Capable of being discerned (Perceived); Distinguishable; Observable; Perceptible

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Dubious

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Of uncertain outcome; Doubtful; Questionable; Unpromising

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Ecstasy

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Sudden, intense feeling of joy; Delight; Rapture; Bliss

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Forgo

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Do without; Renounce; Sacrifice

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Hollow

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Having a cavity inside; Lacking in real value; Empty; Vain

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Indulgent

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Inclined to give in to ones wishes or those of others; Lenient; Tolerant

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Inflict

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Cause something unwelcome to be endured; Impose; Force

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Intrigue

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Underhanded scheme; Plot; Conspiracy

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Invaluable

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Of value too great to measure; Precious; Priceless

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Meddlesome

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Habitually involving oneself in matters that are not ones concern; Intrusive; Interfering; Impertinent

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Meticulous

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Giving, or done with, extreme care to details; Exact; Precise; Painstaking

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Oblige

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Make necessary; Compel; Constrain

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16
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Perturb

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Cause to be alarmed or upset; Disturb; Disquiet; Agitate

17
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Remiss

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Negligent in performing a task or duty; Neglectful; Derelict; Lax

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Resolve

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Deal with successfully; Clear up; Solve; Settle

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Retrieve

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Get back; Recover; Regain; Repossess

20
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Steadfast

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Not subject to change; Dependable; Loyal; Staunch