Randomized 6 - Aug 30 Flashcards
1
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proclivity
A
natural inclination
a proclivity for hard work
2
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pious
A
religious
3
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mollify
A
to soothe
meredakan, menenangkan
4
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neophyte
A
beginner = tyro
5
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obviate
A
to make unnecessary, to remove
the presence of roller blinds obviated the need for curtains
6
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perfidy
A
treachery
betrayal of trust, the quality of being deceptive
7
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pathos
A
having a quality that rouses emotion, sympathy
quality to evoke pity and sadness
the actor injects his customary humor and pity into the role
8
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pompous
A
ostentatiously lofty or high-flown
angkuh, sombong
9
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pragmatic
A
practical
10
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precarious
A
perilous, tidak tentu, dangerous likely to collapse
a precarious ladder
he made a perilous living as a painter
