More Words July 21 Flashcards
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Quixotic
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Impractical, impulsive and often rashly unpredictable
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Resembling
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Similar to, to be alike
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Myriad
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Numerous
4
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Somber
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Gloomy
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Salient
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Prominent, conspicuous
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Salubrious
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Healthful
7
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Pretentious
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Ostentatious
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Militate
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To have substantial effect
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Contention
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Strife in debate
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Contemporary
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Existing, occurring, living at the same time
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Absolve
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Pardon
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Bewilder
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Confound, puzzle, perplex, mystify
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Petulant
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Irritable, peevish, fretful, petting, touchy
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Tempestuous
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Violent, stormy.
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Placid
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Pleasantly calm, peaceful
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Mercurial
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Erratic, changeable
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Pliant
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Flexible, bending
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Frenetic
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Desperate or wild with excitement, passion