sr eng list 4 Flashcards

1
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acclaim

A

to approve of

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2
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alleviate

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to reduce, lesson

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3
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ambivalent

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uncertain indecisive

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4
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amiable

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pleasant good natured

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5
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astute

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shrewd, sharp keen in judgement

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6
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atrophy

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to waster away physically

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7
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benign

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beneficial kind not malignant

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8
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caustic

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sarcastic biting acidic

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9
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conciliate

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to reconcile placate or win

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10
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conventional

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customary usual

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11
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condone

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to forgive

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12
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deference

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respect

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13
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disparage

A

to speak of in a belittling manner

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14
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disparity

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difference

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15
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dissent

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disagree

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16
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engender

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to come into existence

17
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ephemeral

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short-lived

18
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expedient

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serving ones interest convenient

19
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fastidious

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excessively neat overly critical

20
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incessant

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continuous

21
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indolent

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lazy

22
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languid

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lacking energy not energetic

23
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laud

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to praise

24
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lethargic

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drowsy

25
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novel

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new unusual

26
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philanthropy

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love of humanity giving to others (as money)

27
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profuse

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abundant extravagant

28
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relegate

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to assign or exile

29
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rigor

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hardship

30
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vacillate

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to sway