vocab Flashcards

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Acrimony

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angry or bitter feelings

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2
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acumen

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the ability to think clearly and make good decisions

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3
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alacrity

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a quick and cheerful readiness to do something

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4
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anathema

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someone or something that is very strongly disliked

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5
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antipathy

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a strong feeling of dislike

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6
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approbation

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praise or approval

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7
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aspersion

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a false or misleading charge meant to hurt someone

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8
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assidous

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showing great care,attention,and effort

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9
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cacophony

A

unpleasant loud sounds

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10
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capricious

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changing often and quickly, usally mood

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11
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clemency

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kind or merciful treatment of someone who could be given harsh punishment

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12
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cogent

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very clear and easy for the mind to accept

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13
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conundrum

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a confusing or difficult problem

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14
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credulity

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ability or willingness to believe something

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15
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cursory

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done or made quickly

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