lesson 4 Flashcards
1
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adroit-
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shrewd, resourceful, dexterous, skillful
2
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adversary-
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opponent, enemy, foe, opposition
3
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avert-
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turn away, prevent, forestall, hold off, obviate
4
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cogent-
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understandable, convincing, sound idea
5
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demolish-
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tear down, destroy, raze, smash
6
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evaporate-
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disappear, vanish, dry up
7
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fiscal-
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about money, financial, monetary, pecuniary
8
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hamper-
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interfere, hold back, hinder, impede, obstruct
9
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humid-
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damp, moist, wet
10
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inundate-
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flood, deluge, overwhelm, swamp
11
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mammoth-
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gigantic, giant, huge, enormous
12
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manifest-
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make clear, evince, demonstrate, reveal
13
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obnoxious-
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rude, objectionable, offensive
14
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plight-
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dangerous, complicated situation, dilemma,
predicament
15
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replenish-
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refill, renew, restore