Unit 13 Flashcards

1
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Abstemious

A

Self denying, moderate

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2
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Abstruse

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Obscure, perplexing

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3
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Astute

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Shrewdly observant, clever

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4
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Aversion

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A strong distaste for, loathing

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5
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Capricious

A

Impulsive, unpredictable

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6
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Catharsis

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Letting out feelings, emotional release

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7
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Diminutive

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Very small, minuscule

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8
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Discrepancy

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An inconsistency, a difference

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9
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Eclectic

A

Diverse, varied, assorted

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10
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Ephemeral

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Transient, short-lived

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11
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Extraneous

A

Unrelated, irrelevant

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12
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Hardy

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Healthy, sturdy

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13
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Induce

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To cause, bring out

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14
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Intractable

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Uncontrollable, stubborn

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15
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Phenomenon

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An observable event, occur ace

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16
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Rectify

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To correct, put right

17
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Resolution

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A vow, decree, declaration

18
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Retract

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To withdraw, take back

19
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Serene

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Quiet and at peace, tranquil

20
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Soporific

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Causing drowsiness, sleep-inducing