Memorize part 4 Flashcards

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Cantankerous

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Argumentative and uncooperative. Bad tempered and affable

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2
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Deride

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To verbally rip apart. Mock and compliment.

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3
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Debacle

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A disaster. Failure and success.

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4
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Temerity

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Excessive or foolish boldness. Nerve and caution.

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5
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Ennui

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Dissatisfaction or exhaustion caused by boredom. Fatigue and enthusiasm.

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6
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Abstain

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Restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something. Refrain and indulge.

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7
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Haughty

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Arrogantly superior. Snobbish accenting.

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8
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Tenacious

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Not letting go of or giving up on something. Relentless and weak.

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9
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Aquieance

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Accpeting something reluctantly but without protest. Agree and disagree.

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10
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Lampoon

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Public redicule. Mock and revere.

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