Unit 12 Flashcards
1
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Altercation
A
A heated argument, a quarrel
2
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Ameliorate
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To make better, to improve
3
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Assent
A
Agree, acquire, concur
4
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Circumspect
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Prudent, cautious
5
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Deference
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Polite or respectful yielding to someone else’s wishes
6
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Guile
A
Astuteness, craftiness
7
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Haphazard
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Careless, lacking order
8
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Impassive
A
Emotionless, inexpressive
9
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Incontrovertible
A
Undeniable, unquestionable
10
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Intangible
A
Not touchable, not material or concrete
11
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Malevolent
A
Malicious, spiteful
12
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Negate
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To invalidate, to make ineffective, void
13
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Placate
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To sooth or pacify, to calm
14
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Potent
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Powerful, strong, forceful
15
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Pugnacious
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Quarrelsome, eager and ready to fight
16
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Rigorous
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Challenging, difficult
17
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Spurious
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Fake, counterfeit
18
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Therapeutic
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Serving to heal or to cure, restorative
19
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Tirade
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A long, passionate, angry
20
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Volatile
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Unstable, unpredictable
