Sadlier Unit 10 Flashcards

1
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accrue

A

grow or accumulate over time

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2
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annotation

A

critical or explanatory note/comment

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3
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bedlam

A

a state of uproar and confusion

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4
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covert

A

hidden, disguised, a sheltered place

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5
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debonair

A

pleasent, courteous

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6
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dun

A

to demand insistently, especially in debt, a creditor

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7
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efficacious

A

effective, producing results

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8
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equanimity

A

calmness, composure, refusal to panic

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9
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fortuitous

A

accidental, occurring by good fortune

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10
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gist

A

the essential part/main point

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11
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gratuitous

A

freely given; unwarranted

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12
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imperious

A

overbearing, arrogant, seeking to dominate

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13
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invective

A

abusive language, strong condemnation, abusive

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14
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motley

A

showing great variety, a jester

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15
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munificent

A

extremely generous/lavish

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16
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procrastinate

A

delay, put off

17
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provocative

A

tending to produce strong responses

18
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recondite

A

exceeding ordinary knowledge

19
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reprobate

A

corrupt, a depraved person, to condemn

20
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sedentary

A

characterized by continuous stationary action