Vocab 1-2 Flashcards

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asssuaged

A

make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense.

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2
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taciturn

A

(of a person) reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little.

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3
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inquisitive

A

curious or inquiring.

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4
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nebulous

A

not very well defined

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5
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placidly

A

happens in a calm manner; calm or peaceful

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6
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amiable

A

having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner.

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7
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auspicious

A

conducive to success; favorable.

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8
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diminutive

A

extremely or unusually small.

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9
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vapid

A

offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging.

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10
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domicile

A

the country that a person treats as their permanent home, or lives in and has a substantial connection with.

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11
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benevolent

A

well meaning and kindly.

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12
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dispensation

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exemption from a rule or usual requirement.

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13
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contentious

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causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial.

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