List 4 Flashcards

1
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obsolete

A

no longer in use, discarded or outmoded

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2
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akin

A

related or similar to

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3
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temperate

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moderate in regards to pleausre

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4
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astute

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shrew and perceptive

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5
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bias

A

prejudice, tendency or inclination

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6
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trepidation

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fear, apprehension

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7
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procrastinate

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to postpone, to put something off until a later time

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8
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delude

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to deceive, to mislead

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9
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fatigue

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weariness, tiredness from exertion

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10
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wane

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to decrease in size or strength

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11
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taint

A

to corrupt

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12
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arid

A

very dry

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13
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deadlock

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a standoff or impasse

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14
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tenacious

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holding firmly, persistent, unyielding

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15
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perservere

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to fight on despite setbacks and opposition

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16
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doff

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to remove or take off, as clothing

17
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toil

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to work hard, usually at an unpleasant task

18
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incentive

A

motivation

19
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profound

A

deep, wise

20
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acclaim

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praise, enthusiastic approval