lesson 4 Flashcards
1
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adroit
A
shrewd, resourceful, dexterous
2
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adversary
A
opponent, foe, enemy
3
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avert
A
prevent, forestall; obviate
4
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cogent
A
convincing, sound
5
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demolish
A
destroy, raze, smash
6
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evaporate
A
disappear, vanish
7
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fiscal
A
financial; monetary; pecuniary
8
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hamper
A
hinder, impede, obstruct
9
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humid
A
damp, wet, moist
10
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inundate
A
flood, deluge, overwhelm, swamp
11
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mammoth
A
gigantic, giant, huge
12
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manifest
A
evince, demonstrate
13
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obnoxious
A
reprehensible, objectionable, offensive
14
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plight
A
predicament, dilemma
15
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replenish
A
refill, renew
16
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reprimand
A
condemnation; censure; reproof
17
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rescind
A
annual, cancel, repeal, abolish
18
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reticent
A
closed-mouthed, silent
19
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revere
A
venerate, worship
20
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sinister
A
malevolent
