Reading - additional words Flashcards
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arbitrary
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done or decided randomly without a clear reason
2
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comprehensive
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thorough, complete (in-depth, not superficial)
3
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condone
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to disregard or pardon an illegal or objectionable act
4
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deter
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to discourage
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disparity
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difference, gap
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diverge
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to separate from
7
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doctrine
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principle or set of teachings
8
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empirical
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derived from experiment or observation
9
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endeavor
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- to try hard to achieve smth
- attempt (n.)
10
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esteem (v.)
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to hold in high regard
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feasible
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doable
12
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grievance
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a wrong, grounds for complaint
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hypothesis
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educated guess
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idealistic
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cherishing noble or high-minded principles, opposite of pragmatic
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indifference
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not caring, utterly detached
