Ninth 50 Flashcards by Kareem Ragab | Brainscape

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Inimical

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harmful or obstructive

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Transitory

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temporary i.e. transient

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Martinet

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strict disciplinarian

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Sophist

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philosophy teacher

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Pastiche

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imitation

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Spurn

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refuse

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Spurious

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fake af

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Staid

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serious and respectable

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Shrewd

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good judgement i.e. astute, artful

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Artful

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clever or crafty

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Paltry

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small or meager

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Commiserate

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sympathize

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Circumspect

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risk-averse

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Axiomatic

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unquestionable

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Superfluous

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not needed

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Dutiful

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fulfilling responsibility

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Indignant

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annoyed at unfair treatment

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Contrite

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expressing remorse