Vocab 17 Flashcards

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Fawn(verb)

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To flatter or praise excessively

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Flout(verb)

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To show contempt for,as in a rule orconvention

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Garrulous(adj)

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Pointlessly talkative;talking too much

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Glib ( adj )

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Marked by ease of informality ; nonchalant; lacking in depth; superficial

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Hubris ( noun )

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Overbearing presumption or pride; arrogance

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Imminent (adj)

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About to happen; impending

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Immutable(adj)

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Not capable of change

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Impertuous(adj)

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Hastily or rashly energetic ; impulsive and vehement

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Indifferent (adj)

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Having no interest or concern; showing no bias or prejudice

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Inimical(adj)

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Damaging;harmful;injurious

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Intractable ( adj )

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Not easily managed or directed; stubborn; obstinate

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Intrepid ( adj )

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Steadfast and courageous

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Laconic ( adj)

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Using few words; terse

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Maverick ( noun )

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An independent individual who does not go along with a group of party

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Mercurial ( adj )

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Charecterized by rapid and unpredictable change in mood

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