Vocab. #17 Flashcards

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Abridge

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(v) To shorten or condence

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Inane

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(adj) silly; senseless

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Explicit

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(adj) clearly and directly expressed

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Emulate

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(v) to strive to equel or excel, usually by imitation

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Docile

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(adj) easily taught; obedient

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Dogmatic

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(adj) arrogantly stubborn or assertive about unproven ideas

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Discrete

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(adj) unconnected

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Discreet

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(adj) prudent; carefully reserved

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Sequester

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(v) to set or keep apart

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Pragmatic

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(adj) practical; down to earth; based on experience instead of theory

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