Vocab #17 Flashcards

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Abridge

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(V) to shorten or condense

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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 equal or excel, usually by imitation

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5
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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; separate; distinct

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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 rather than theory

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