Vocab #13 Flashcards

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pertinent

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adjective: having precise or logical relevance to the matter at hand

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ploy

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noun: a clever plan to turn a situation to one’s advantage

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precarious

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adjective: fraught with danger

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precedent

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noun: an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time

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quandary

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noun: a state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options

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rankle

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verb: gnaw into; make resentful or angry

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relegate

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verb: assign to a lower position

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spurn

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verb: reject with contempt

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squander

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verb: spend thoughtlessly; waste time, money, or an opportunity

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steadfast

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adjective: marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

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thwart

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verb: hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of

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