Lesson 4 Flashcards

1
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shrewd, resourceful, dexterous, skillful

A

Adroit

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2
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opponent, enemy, foe , opposition

A

Adversary

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3
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turn away, prevent, forestall, hold off, obviate

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Avert

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4
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understandable , convincing, sound idea

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Cogent

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5
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tear down, destroy, raze , smash

A

Demolish

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6
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disappear, vanish, dry up

A

Evaporate

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7
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about money, financial, monetary, pecuniary

A

Fiscal

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8
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interfere, hold back , hinder, impede, obstruct

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Hamper

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9
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damp, moist , wet

A

Humid

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10
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flood, deluge , overwhelm, swamp

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Inundate

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11
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gigantic, giant , huge , enormous

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mammoth

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12
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make clear, evince, demonstrate, reveal

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Manifest

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13
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rude, objectionable, offensive

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Obnoxious

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14
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dangerous, complicated situation, dilemma, predicament

A

plight

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15
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refill, renew, restore

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Replenish

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16
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condemnation, censure, reproof

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reprimand

17
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annul, cancel, repeal, abolish, take away , remove

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Rescind

18
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closed- mouthed, silent, taciturn, uncommunicative

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Reticent

19
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worthy of honor, venerate, worship, adore

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Revere

20
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evil, malevolent, ominous, criminal

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Sinister