Top 100 - 2 Flashcards

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adversity

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misfortune, an unfavorable turn of events

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anachronistic

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chronologically misplaced

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camaraderie

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trust, sociability amongst friends

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condescending

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possessing an attitude of superiority, patronizing

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convergence

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the state of separate elements joining or coming together

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disdain

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to regard with scorn or contempt

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ephemeral

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momentary, transient, fleeting

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exasperation

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actions that cause great irritation (or even anger)

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florid

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red-colored, flushed; gaudy, ornate

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frugal

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avoiding waste, thrifty, cheap

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hedonist

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someone motivated by desires for sensual pleasures

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impute

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to attribute an action to particular person or group

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intrepid

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fearless, adventurous

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perfidious

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faithless, disloyal, untrustworthy

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prosaic

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relating to prose; dull, commonplace

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rancorous

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bitter, hateful

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sagacity

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wisdom

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superfluous

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more than is needed, desired, or required, redundant

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tactful

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considerate, skillful in acting to avoid offense to others

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transient

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temporary, short-lived, fleeting

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vindicate

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to clear from blame or suspicion