Part 14 Flashcards
1
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Protégé
A
A person under the guidance or training of another
2
Q
Indiscernible
A
Difficult or impossible to discern or perceive
3
Q
Virulent
A
Extremely infectious or poisonous
4
Q
Phlegmatic
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Calm and unemotional
5
Q
Artisan
A
A skilled manual worker; a craftsperson
6
Q
Reciprocate
A
To give in response to receiving something
7
Q
Tenable
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Rationally defensible
8
Q
Boondoggle
A
An unnecessary, wasteful project
9
Q
Curmudgeon
A
A stubborn, ill-tempered person
10
Q
Moiety
A
A portion or part of something
11
Q
Inculcate
A
To impress upon or teach someone by repetition
12
Q
Fiduciary
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Relating to the governing of property or estate on behalf of others
13
Q
Repugnant
A
Offensive; repulsive
14
Q
Opprobrium
A
Disgrace; extreme dishonor
15
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Potentate
A
A monarch; one with great power
