List 3 Flashcards
1
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askew
A
turned or twisted to one side
2
Q
contemporary
A
belonging to the present time
3
Q
crude
A
belonging to an early stage of technical development
4
Q
defiant
A
boldly resisting authority or an opposing force
5
Q
fluctuate
A
be unstable
6
Q
haphazard
A
dependent upon or characterized by chance
7
Q
inconceivable
A
totally unlikely
8
Q
jeer
A
laugh at with contempt and derision
9
Q
lenient
A
characterized by tolerance and mercy
10
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obliterate
A
do away with completely, without leaving a trace
11
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predicament
A
an unpleasant or difficult situation
12
Q
resilience
A
the ability to recover readily from adversity or change
13
Q
sprawl
A
sit or lie with one’s limbs spread out
14
Q
tarnish
A
place under suspicion; make less respected
15
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vigilant
A
carefully observant or attentive
