Random Words 25 Flashcards by Kenton Butcher | Brainscape

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Tutelary

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Adj: serving as protector, guardian, or protector

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Foible

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Noun: quirk, minor weakness

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Importune

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Verb: to beg, to solicit

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Asperity

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Noun: harshness in tone or manner

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Disingenuous

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Adj: not candid or sincere

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Labile

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Adj: changing rapidly

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Pugnacious

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Adj: aggressive

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Heterodox

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Adj: unorthodox

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Syllogism

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Noun: type of logical reasoning

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Vicissitude

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Noun: unexpected change in fortune or circumstances

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Acolyte

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Noun: disciple

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Admonitory

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Adj: giving a warning

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Coterie

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Noun: clique

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Denigrate

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Verb: to decry, to criticize

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Gainsay

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Adj: to contradict

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