List #5 Flashcards

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atrophy

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a state of wasting away or the act of deteriorating

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audacious

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daring; bold

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3
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dissonance

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inharmonious or harsh sound; discord

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4
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divergent

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differing; deviating

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5
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inception

A

start; beginning

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6
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incidental

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not essential; minor

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7
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mundane

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everyday; ordinary

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8
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oblivion

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obscurity; forgetfulness

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9
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placate

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pacify; soothe; appease

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10
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pragmatic

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practical; concerned with the practical worth or impact of something

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11
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renounce

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abandon; disown; repudiate

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12
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reprehensible

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deserving blame

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