Unit 14 Flashcards by Caitlin Riffer | Brainscape

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Perfunctory

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Hasty and without attention to detail

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Peripatetic

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Often moving

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Peripheral

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The outer area related to key issue but not central focus

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Petulant

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Easily irritated

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Pilfer

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Steal

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Placate

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To soothe

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Placid

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Free from disturbance and taking life easy

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Precise

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Exact

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Premeditated

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Pre planned

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Pretentious

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High minded

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Prevalent

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Widely accepted or current

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Probity

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Integrity and strong moral principles

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Proclivity

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Natural inclination

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Prodigal

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Extravagant consumer or wasteful

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Prodigious

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Great in size or extent it inflicts awe

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Profuse

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Copious

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Provoke

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Irritate or spark emotions

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Proximity

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Closeness

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Prudence

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Carefulness or disgression in political affairs

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Perfidy

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Betrayal of trust