Vocab 31-60 Flashcards

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abstract

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theoretical; lacking substance

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advocate

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to speak in favor of; to support

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anecdote

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a brief entertaining story

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astute

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perceptive; intelligent

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belligerent

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argumentative; combative

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comply

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to go along with

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condone

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to forgive; to overlook

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conspicuous

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easily seen; out in the open

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didactic

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instructive; intended to instruct

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disparage

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to speak badly of

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disparity

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inequality

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dogmatic

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stubbornly opinionated

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engender

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to create; to produce

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exemplary

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outstanding; setting a great example

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expedient

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practical, quick

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fallacious

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false

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fastidious

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finicky; overly critical

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futile

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hopeless; without effect

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impartial

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unbiased; neutral

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incoherent

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jumbled; chaotic; impossible to understand

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ironic

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unexpected

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languid

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slow; tired

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neutral

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unbiased; not taking sides; objective

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prosaic

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uninspired; dull; banal

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reprehensible

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shameful; bad

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rigor

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strength; diligence; thoroughness

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temper

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to moderate; to soften

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trepidation

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fear

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uniform

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constant; without variety

30
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voluntary

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willing; unforced