test 3 Flashcards

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boon

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blessing, godsend, beneficial, helpful

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breach

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contravention
violation
breaking
non-observance

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3
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brisk

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active, energetic, quick, fast, rapid

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4
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cache

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collection, hoard, stock, pile

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5
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candid

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truthful and straightforward; frank.

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capacious

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having a lot of space inside; roomy.

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capricious

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fickle
inconstant
changeable
variable
unstable
mercurial

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8
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capsize

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turn over

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9
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cascade

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waterfall

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10
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chaff

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husks
hulls
bran
pods

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11
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chagrin

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annoyance or distress

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12
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chastise

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scold
upbraid
berate
reprimand

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13
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choleric

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bad-tempered
irascible
irritable
grumpy
grouchy

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14
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circumlocution

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repetition, tautology

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15
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citadel

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a fortress, castle

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16
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clad

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dressed, clothed, wearing clothes

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clarify

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elucidate, illuminate

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coalesce

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unite, combine, fuse

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cogent

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clear, logical, and convincing.

20
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cogitate

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think (about)
contemplate
consider

21
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cognizant

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having knowledge or awareness.

22
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component

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a part or element of a larger whole,