lesson 4 Flashcards

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adroit

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shrewd, resoruceful

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2
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adversary

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opponent, enemy

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3
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avert

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turn away, prevent

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4
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cogent

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understandable, convincing

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5
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demolish

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tear down, destory

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6
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evaporate

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disappear, vanish

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7
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fiscal

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about money, financial

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8
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hamper

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interfere, hold back

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9
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humid

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damp, moist

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10
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inundate

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flood, deluge

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11
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mammoth

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gigantic, giant

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12
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mainfest

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make clear, evince

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13
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obnoxious

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rude, objectionable

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14
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plight

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dangerous, complicated situation

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15
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replenish

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refill, renew

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16
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reprimand

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condemnation, censure

17
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rescind

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annul, cancel

18
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reticent

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closed- mouthed, silent

19
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revere

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worthy of honor, venerate

20
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sinister

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evil, malevolent