Part 6 Flashcards
1
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Tendentious (adj.)
A
Expressing or intending to promote a particular cause or point of view, especially a controversial one
2
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Jocose (adj.)
A
Playful or humorous
3
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Surfeit (noun)
A
An excessive amount of something
4
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Contretemps (noun)
A
A minor dispute or disagreement/ an unfortunate and unexpected occurrence
5
Q
Feckless (adj.)
A
Lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible
6
Q
Pertinacious (adj.)
A
Holding firmly to an opinion or a course of action; obstinate
7
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Cupidity (noun)
A
Greed for money or possessions
8
Q
Nugatory (adj.)
A
Of no value or importance/ useless or futile
9
Q
Propinquity (noun)
A
Proximity
10
Q
Lacuna (noun)
A
A gap
