Magoosh common words Flashcards

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venality

A

the condition of being susceptible to bribes and corruption

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to venerate

A

to respect deeply

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artful

A

exhibiting artistic skill / clever in a cunning way

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impertinent

A

being disrespectful, improperly forward or bold

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to censure

A

to express strong disapproval

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wanting

A

lacking

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to profligate

A

to spend resources recklessly or wastefully

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to qualify

A

to make less severe, to limit (a statement)

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frugal

A

not spending much money (wisely)

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to enervate

A

to sap energy from

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amenable

A

easily persuaded

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equivocal

A

confusing or ambitious

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13
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restive

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restless

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14
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prodigal

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wastefully extravagant

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15
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acrimony

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bitterness and ill will

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