Set 8 Flashcards

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1
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prudent

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careful, cautious, sensible

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circumspect

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careful, cautious, prudent

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3
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conscientious

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careful, cautious, scrupulous

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4
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cursory

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hasty, quick

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5
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diligent

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hard-working, meticulous

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onerous

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burdensome, arduous, difficult

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perfunctory

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cursory, brief, hasty

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8
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peruse

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read carefully, scrutinize

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assiduous

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meticulous, careful, diligent

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10
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punctilious

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meticulous, assiduous

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remiss

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careless, negligent

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12
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vigilant

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watchful, alert, attentive

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wary

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careful, cautious, suspicious

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14
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fidelity

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faithfulness, loyalty

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15
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foreshadow

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portend, warn of

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16
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avow

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confess, affirm

17
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corroborate

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support, confirm, substantiate

18
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fortify

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strengthen, reinforce

19
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foster

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develop, nurture, support

20
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insinuate

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imply, suggest, hint