Section 2 Flashcards

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Arrogant

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Assuming, insolently proud

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Augment

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To make a larger; and large in size.

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Banal

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Devoid of freshness or originality

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Candid

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Open and sincere: frank

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Discern

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To see, recognize, or apprehend

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Distort

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To twist out of shape make deformed

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Dogmatic

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Relating to the nature of any strong set of principles.

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Erratic

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Deviating from the usual or proper

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Malicious

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Full of, characterized by, or showing malice: spiteful

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Meticulous

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Taking extreme care in minute details

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Pious

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Having or showing a spirit of reverence for God and in earnest wish to fulfill religious obligations

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Relevant

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Connected with the matter at hand: pertinent

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Skeptical

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Having an attitude of doubt

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Zeal

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Enthusiastic; fervor for something

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Ameliorate

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To make better, improve

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