Sentence Equivalence Flashcards
1
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Decisive
A
Adj. settling an issue; producing a definite result
2
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Deprecating
“He sniffed in a deprecating way”
A
Adj. expressing disapproval
3
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Deferential
“People were always deferential to him”
A
Adj. showing deference; respectful
4
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Deference
“He addressed her with the deference”
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Noun. Humble submission and respect
5
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Obsequious
“They were served by obsequious waiters”
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Adj. obedient; attentive
6
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Unorthodox
“He frequently upset other scholars with his unorthodox views”
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Adj. contrary to what is usual, traditional, or accepted
7
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Eloquent
“An eloquent speech”
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Adj. fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing
8
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Disparaging
“Disparaging remarks about public housing”
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Adj. expressing the opinion that something is of little worth; derogatory
