Literacy Terms G-M Flashcards

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inclined to give in to one’s wishes or those of others

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indulgent

lenient; tolerant

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having a cavity inside, lacking in real value

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hollow

empty; vain

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cause something unwelcome to be endured

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inflict

impose; force

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underhanded scheme

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intrigue

plot; conspiracy

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of value too great to measure

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invaluable

precious; priceless

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habitually involving oneself in matters that are not one’s concern

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meddlesome

intrusive; interfering; impertinent

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giving, or done with, extreme care to details

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meticulous

exact; precise; painstaking

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