Lesson 4 Flashcards

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Shrewd,Resourceful,dexterous,skillful

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Adroit

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Opponent,Enemy,Foe,Opposition

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Adversary

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Turn-away,Prevent,Forestall,Hold-off,Obviate

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Avert

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Understandable,Convincing,Sound idea

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Cogent

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Tear down,Destroy,Raze,Smash

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Demolish

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Disappear,Vanish,Dry-up

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Evaporate

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Abt money,Financial,Monetary,Pecuniary

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Fiscal

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Interfere,hold-back,hinder,impede,obstruct

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Hamper

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damp,moist,wet

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Humid

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Flood,deluge,overwhelm,swamp

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Inundate

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gigantic,giant,huge,enormous

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Mammoth

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make clear,evince,demonstrate,reveal

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Manifest

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rude,objectionable,offensive

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Obnoxious

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dangerous,complicated situation,dilemma,predicament

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Plight

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refill,renew,restore

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Replenish

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condemnation,censure,reproof

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Reprimand

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annul,cancel,repeal,abolish,take away,remove

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Rescind

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closed-mouthed,silent,taciturn,uncommunicate

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Reticent

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worthy of honor,venerate,worship,adore

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Revere

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evil,malevolent,ominous,criminal

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Sinister