Unit 6-17-18 Flashcards

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Aspire

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Verb,adj
Verb(aspire)-to desire
Noun-(aspiration)- desire
Bob aspires to be in a big competition

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Blatant

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Adj
Obvious, sometimes in an offensive way.
Joe’s fancy looking clock was a blatant attempt to make his family look rich.

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Candid

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Adj.
Expressed honestly
Bob wanted Joe’s candid opinion about whether he liked him or not.

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Impunity

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Noun
Freedom from punishment or harm
Bob asked the police officer if he could speed with impunity.

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Stint

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Noun, verb
Noun-1. Time devoted to a certain task | 2. Limit | Verb-to limit.
Bob stinted on his son’s bedtime.

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