Unit 9 Flashcards

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Adulation

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N. excessive praise or flattery

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Abate

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V. To make less, to subside

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Anathema

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N. an object of intense dislike; a curse or strong denunciation

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Astute

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Adj. shrewd crafty keen

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Avarice

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N. a greedy desire, esp for wealth

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Culpable

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Adj. deserving blame

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Dilatory

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Adj. not on time, tending to delay

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Egregious

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Adj. unfavourably conspicuous

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Equivocate

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V. To be deliberately vague or ambiguous

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Evanescent

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Adj. vanishing, light and airy

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Irresolute

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Adj. unable to make up ones mind

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Modicum

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N. a small or moderate amount

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Nebulous

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Adj. cloudlike, vague, confused, indistinct

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Novice

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N. one who is just a beginner

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Penury

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N. extreme poverty

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Pretentious

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Adj. done for show or to make an impression

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Recapitulate

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V. To sum up or review facts

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Resuscitate

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V. To revive

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Slovenly

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Adj. untidy, dirty, careless

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Succinct

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Adj expressed briefly and clearly

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Supposition

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N. something that is assumed or taken for granted

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Torpid

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Adj. inactive, sluggish, dull

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Accolade

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N. honor or reward

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Advocate

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V. To recommend; to plead in favor of

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Circumspect

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Adj careful cautious