PSAT Words 1 Flashcards by Ben abraham

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adroit

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skillful using hands or mind

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ethnic

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group with common cultural tradition.

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fastidious

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very detailed

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feckless

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lacking initiative

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implacable

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unable to be stopped

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obdurate

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refusing to change an opinion or action

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mandatory

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rules and laws

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relevant

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connected

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tangible

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real

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acumen

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fast and good judgements

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autocracy

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a government with a person with absolute power

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ideology

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a system of ideas

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impediment

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a hinderance

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integrity

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ethical principles

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nihilism

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belief life is meaningless

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sedition

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rebellion against a government

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obituary

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notice of someone’s death

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pejorative

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a remark

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corrosive

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a substance that causes chemical damage or bad feelings

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apocalyptic

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destruction of the world

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eloquent

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fluent in writing or speaking

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raucous

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loud disturbing noise

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internecine

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conflict within a group

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irreconcilable

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impossible to find a agreement

lackadaisical

lacking enthusiasm

sequential

logical order

exculpatory

clear from blame