Vacab list #1 Flashcards by EMERALD!! ??

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Aberrant

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abnormal, departing from norm

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abstemious

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moderate in appetite

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adamant

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insistent, unyielding

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analogous

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similar; comparible

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banal

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boring, unoriginal

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bucolic

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pertaining to country side/life

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cacophony

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harsh mixture of sounds

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cogent

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logical; convincing

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contentious

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argumentative; controversial

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disingenuous

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deceptive; insincere

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deference

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submission; yeilding; respectful; humble

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devout

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deep religious commitment

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desultory

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lacking purpose/enthusiasm

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disabuse

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correcting a misconception

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effrontery

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insolent

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elicit

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provoke a reaction

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extemporize

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improvise

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flout

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blatant disregard for law/rule

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gregarious

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sociable

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harangue

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long aggressive lecture

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incontrovertible

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undisputed; undineable

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Insatiable

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Gluttonous

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Irascible

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irritable

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judicious

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good judgement; prudent

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Laudautaory

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commendable; praise