Level 1C Flashcards
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flippant
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disrespectful in frivolous way, treating something serious in trivial manner
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cantankerous
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difficult to deal w, disagreeable, argumentative, quick to quarrel
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subjugate
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conquer, defeat, vanquish, overwhelm completely, bring under rigid control, dominate
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wry
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twisted, crooked, lopsided, askew, distorted in odd, amusing way
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urbane
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polished, sophisticated, suave, Cosmopolitan
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jargon
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specialized & often pretentious lang., speech or writing that is highly technical/difficult to understand
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prudent
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cautious, careful, planning wisely
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inviolable
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secure, safe from assault, infringement, untouchable
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commodious
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spacious, having plenty of room, comfortably convenient
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proximity
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nearness, closeness, state of being in vicinity of something
