Vocab 3 and 4 Flashcards

1
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inordinately

A

excessive, unrestrained, improper

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2
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obstreperous

A

crazy, unruly, loud

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3
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umbrage

A

showing doubt, annoyance or displeasure

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4
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ingenuous

A

free from restraint, sincere, innocent or honorable

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5
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apoplectic

A

relating apoplexy, extremely angry

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6
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interrogate

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to examine or question someone thoroughly and formally

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7
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undulate

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a wavy movement, a smooth rising or falling

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8
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provocation

A

something that instigates or irritates or initiates you into doing something

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9
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alteration

A

modification or adjustment

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10
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decree

A

a law, order or decision

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11
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diligently

A

attentive, doing something with care, an effort to accomplish something

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12
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inconsistent

A

without rhythm, not constant, variety

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13
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devoid

A

not possessing something, lacking untouched

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14
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tactful

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a keen sense of what is appropriate for the situation

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15
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prerogative

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an exclusive right or privilage

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16
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irritable

A

easily annoyed, angered or frustrated

17
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antagonize

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to push someone to their limit, being rude or unfriendly

18
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infallible

A

trustworthy or certain

19
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begrudge

A

to envy or resent the good fortune of someone

20
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commence

A

to begin