list 6 Flashcards

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jargon

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specialized vocab of a group

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2
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jeopardy

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exposure to danger

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3
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judicious

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wise, cautious, showing good judgement

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4
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juxtapose

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to place side by side for comparison

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5
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laconic

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brief in speech, using very few words

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6
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latent

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present but not visible or apparent

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7
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laud

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to praise it applaud

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8
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lax

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careless, too relaxed

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9
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levity

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lack of seriousness

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10
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liaison

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connection between different groups

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11
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listless

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indifferent, lacking energy, spiritless

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12
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lucid

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clear, easily understood

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13
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magnanimous

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generous, giving, forgiving

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14
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malaise

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a feeling of depression or uneasiness

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15
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maverick

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nonconformist, person who breaks away from the croud

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meander

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to wander aimlessly

17
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mercenary

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a person who serves only for money, motivated by greed

18
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moot

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of no matter; not important

19
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morose

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gloomy; bad tempered

20
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myriad

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an immense indefinite number