Set 41-60 Flashcards

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1
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ponderous

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very heavy: dull, boring

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2
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spontaneous

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sudden, impulsive, not planned

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3
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inept

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unskillful, awkward, clumsy

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4
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copious

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plentiful, abundant

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5
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conventional

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traditional, ordinary

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6
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vulnerable

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easy to injure, open to attack

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7
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impartial

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fair, just, not favoring either side

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8
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deplore

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to regret; to regard as regrettable

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9
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innate

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inborn, naturally present

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10
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contrite

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regretful, feeling guilt

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11
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comtemporary

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belonging to the same time; modern

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12
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contentious

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fond of arguing, quarrelsome

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13
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hypocrite

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a person who claims to be what he is not

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14
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deplete

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to use up

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15
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discursive

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rambling, unfocused

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16
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conserve

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to protect from loss

17
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accolade

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statement of approval, praise

18
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daunt

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to intimidate; to discourage

19
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enigmatic

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mysterious, puzzling

20
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verbose

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wordy