Vocab #13 Flashcards
1
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pertinent
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adjective: having precise or logical relevance to the matter at hand
2
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ploy
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noun: a clever plan to turn a situation to one’s advantage
3
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precarious
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adjective: fraught with danger
4
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precedent
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noun: an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time
5
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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
6
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rankle
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verb: gnaw into; make resentful or angry
7
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relegate
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verb: assign to a lower position
8
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spurn
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verb: reject with contempt
9
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squander
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verb: spend thoughtlessly; waste time, money, or an opportunity
10
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steadfast
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adjective: marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
11
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thwart
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verb: hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
