Test #6 Flashcards

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Garb

A

clothing or dress, especially of a distinctive or special kind

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Hindrance

A

a thing that provides resistance, delay, or obstruction to something or someone.

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3
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Obstinacy

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the quality or condition of being obstinate; stubbornness.

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4
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Decisive

A

settling an issue; producing a definite result.

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Illusion

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a thing that is or is likely to be wrongly perceived or interpreted by the senses.

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Peremptory

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(especially of a person’s manner or actions) insisting on immediate attention or obedience, especially in a brusquely imperious way.

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Detract

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diminish the worth or value of (a quality or achievement).

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Infallible

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incapable of making mistakes or being wrong.

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Perjury

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the offense of willfully telling an untruth in a court after having taken an oath or affirmation.

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Forethought

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careful consideration of what will be necessary or may happen in the future.

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Medial

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situated in the middle.

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12
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Punctual

A

happening or doing something at the agreed or proper time; on time.

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13
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Gregarious

A

(of a person) fond of company; sociable.

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14
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Modification

A

the action of modifying something.

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Verify

A

make sure or demonstrate that (something) is true, accurate, or justified.

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