Thurs 2 Flashcards
1
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Martinet (n)
A
strict disciplinarian; one who rigidly follows rules
2
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Orotund (adj)
A
pompous
3
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Ossify (v)
A
to change into bone; to become hardened or set in rigidly conventional pattern
4
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Cupidity (n)
A
greed; strong desire
5
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Prevaricate (v)
A
to lie or deviate from the truth
6
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Probity (n)
A
complete honesty and integrity
7
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Proclivity (n)
A
a natural inclination or predisposition
8
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Prodigal (adj)
A
lavish; wasteful
9
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Profligate (adj)
A
corrupt; degenerate
10
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Propitiate (v)
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to conciliate; to appease
11
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Propriety (n)
A
the quality of behaving in a proper manner; obeying rules and customs
