Spelling-Lesson 5 Flashcards

1
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rancor

A

extreme hatred or ill will

animosity, enmity

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2
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ineroxable

A

unrelenting, unavoidable

relentless, certain

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3
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extol

A

to praise highly

exalt, laud

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4
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clement

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merciful, lenient

forbearing, benign

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5
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cliche

A

a worn-out idea or overused expression

platitude, banality

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6
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adamant

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unyielding, firm in opinion

stubborn

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7
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diffident

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lacking in self-confidence, shy

timid

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8
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opus

A

a creative work, especially a numbered composition

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9
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ostensible

A

professed but not necessarily true

supposed

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10
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disparity

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inequality, difference

gap

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