Unit 14 Flashcards
1
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Equanimity
A
evenness of mind or temper
2
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tenable
A
capable of being held or defended
3
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inordinate
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much too great
4
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aver
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to declare to be true
5
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pecuniary
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concerning money
6
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denizens
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inhabitant or person in a particular region
7
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mercurial
A
unpredictably changeable
8
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assiduous
A
careful and attentive
9
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iniquity
A
sin and wickedness
10
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cessation
A
a temporary or final ceasing
11
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extenuating
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to excuse or serve as an excuse
12
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duress
A
to use of force or threats
13
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quell
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to quiet
14
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rancorous
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ongoing bitter hate
15
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conciliate
A
to win over
16
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impeccable
A
faultless
17
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corollary
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something that follows once something else has been proven
18
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avarice
A
too great a desire for money
19
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fissure
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a narrow or deep split
20
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espouse
A
to advocate or support a cause
