Retake study/ticket Flashcards by Dhyan Joshi | Brainscape

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Cynical

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Distrustful human nature and motives

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Vexed

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Frustrated, confused

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Inflammatory

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Causing anger

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Irreverent

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Lacking respect or seriousness

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Acerbic

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Bitter, sarcastic

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Ambiguous

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Doubtful, unclear

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Whimsical

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Unpredictable

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Objective and learned

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Factual, not subjective - Acquired by learning

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Diffident and sharp

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Hesitant because of low confidence - Cutting in language

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Audacious and wry

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Daring - Mocking and grim

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Vague

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Not clearly grasped, or understood

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Perfunctory

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Lacking interest or enthusiasm

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Ornate

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Elaborately or excessively decorated

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Lucid

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Clear to the understanding

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Sparse

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Of few and scattered elements

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Bombastic

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Pompous, overblown

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Impassioned

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filled with passion

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Bizzare

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Odd, extravagant

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Graceful

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Displaying grace- pleasing or attractive

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Acrimonious

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Bitter, angry

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Capricious

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Unpredictable

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Parochial

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Focused on small sections

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Insolent

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Expressing hatred

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Maudlin

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Strongly sad

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Implacable

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Can’t compromise - inflexible (Negative)

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Incredulous

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Can’t believe it’s true

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Sanctimonious

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False sense of righteousness

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Admonitory

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Friendly warning

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Querulous

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Complaining

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Bellicose

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Wanting to start conflict

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Protracted

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To extend forward or outward - delay?

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Biting

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Harsh, combative

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Indignant

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Anger at something unworthy

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Mystified

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Confused

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Moralistic

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Concered with morals

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Bantering

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Teasing joking

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Mocking

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Inapporpitley immitating

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Aloof

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Emotionally distant

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Detached

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Free from prejudice or self interest

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Impassive

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Expressing no emotion

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Subservient

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Controlled and submissive

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Diffident

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Hesitant because of low confidence

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Skittish

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Easily frightened (mouse)

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Ecstatic

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Overwhelming with delight

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Dreary

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Sad, unmotivated

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Ambivalent

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Contradicting attitudes

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Benevolent

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Known for doing good

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Incisive

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Impressively direct in manner

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Smug

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Satisfied with achievements too much

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Didactic

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Acting like a teacher

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Picturesque

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Charming in appearance - Resembling a picture

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Succinct

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Compact, precise