Unit 2 Flashcards by Penny Jing

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compunction

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Uneasiness caused by guilt

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concave

convex

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Inward;

Outward

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conciliatory

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overcoming distrust or hostility 安抚

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concoct

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To invent

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concomitant

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Exist concurrently

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confound

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To be confused

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congenial

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Similar in tastes and habit; friendly; suitable

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conscript

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Compulsorily enrolled to military; enroll to military

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contentious

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Quarrelsome; causing quarrels

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contiguous

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Touching; neighboring; connect without a break

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continence

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Self-control; ban sexual activity

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contrite

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Very sorrowful for a wrong

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conundrum

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Riddle; puzzle

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contumacious

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Disobey, disobedient; rebellious

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convivial

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Sociable; pleasant atmosphere

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convoluted

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Twisted; complicated

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copious

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Abundant; plentiful

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covetous

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Desiring Sth owned by another 觊觎

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cozen

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To mislead by trick or fraud; deceive

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craven

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Cowardly

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credence

credo

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Acceptance of Sth as true;

Statement of belief

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daunt

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To discourage; intimidate

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dearth

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Short of, scarcity

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debauchery

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Corrupt 声色犬马

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decorum

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Proper behavior

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defer; deference

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Respect; regard for another’s wish

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defunct

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No longer existing

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demur

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To express doubt

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denigrate

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Slur someone’s reputation