lesson 7 Flashcards

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apathy

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indifference,lethargy,insensitivity,dispassion,coolness,disregard

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appall

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awestruck,shock,stunned,astonished,horrify,aghast,dismayed

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asset

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advantage,wealth,resource,benefit,treasure,distinction

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cardinal

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central,essential,fundamental,chief,primary,greatest,highest

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exclusive

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absolute,whole,private,fashionable,undivided,sole,licensed

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fiasco

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blunder,debacle,disaster,farce,breakdown,flop,disaster

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fractious

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recalcitrant,restive,unruly,disorderly,refractory,perverse

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gusto

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fervor,verve,relish,appreciation,zeal,zest

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incapacitate

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cripple,disable,disqualify,undermine,paralyze,hinder

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invincible

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bulletproof,impregnable,invulnerable,indomitable,insuperable

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obsess

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haunt,consume,dominate,infatuate,possess,beset,trouble

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pernicious

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damaging,dangerous,ruinous,deadly,malicious,hurtful,nefarious

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perverse

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contrary,contradictory,wicked,degenerate,delinquent, wrongheaded

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qualm

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anxiety,scruple,apprehension,reluctance,compunction,indecision

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raze

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demolish,extinguish,efface,overthrow,extirpate,overturn,destroy

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resourceful

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aggressive,quick-witted,capable,enterprising,ingenious,intelligent.

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selfless

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unselfish,altruistic,humanitarian,benevolent,chivalrous

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stupefy

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daze,astound,astonish,bemuse,bewilder,confuse,startle

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taint

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blemish,stigma,corrupt,disgrace,dishonor,smear,contaminate

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unqualified

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steadfast,unrestricted,unconditional,unmitigated,complete