Set 2 Week 1-3 (Week 4 Test) Flashcards

1
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terse

A

brief, to the point

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2
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raillery

A

good humored ridicule, banter

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3
Q

Dissipation

A

wasteful spending

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4
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histrionic

A

overly theatrical

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5
Q

brazen

A

insolent, disrespectful

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6
Q

contrite

A

extremely apologetic

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7
Q

resolute

A

characterized by a decided purpose

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8
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air

A

to make a public utterance

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9
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vulnerable

A

susceptible to injury or attack

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10
Q

Bask

A

to lie in or be exposed to a pleasant warmth

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11
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Perpetuate

A

to prolong the existence of something

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12
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bastion

A

anything seen as preserving or protecting some quality or condition

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13
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circumspect

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watchful and discreet, cautious, prudent

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14
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fractious

A

unruly

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15
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deft

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skillful, adroit

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