Vocab #4⃣ Flashcards

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Enigma

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(n) a person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling or difficult to understand

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Dogmatic

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(Adj) inclined to lay down the principles as true. They are right

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Ostentatious

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(adj.) characterized by vulgar or pretentious display designed to impress or attract notice

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Paradigm

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(n.) A typical example of a pattern of something

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Pertinent

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(adj.) Relevant or applicable to a particular matter, appropriate

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Rectify

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(V) to put something right- fix

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Redundant

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(adj.) not or no longer needed or useful - repetitive

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Reprehensible

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(adj.) Deserving of blame and strong criticism

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Scrutinize

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(v.) Examine or inspect closely & thoroughly

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Spontaneous

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(adj.) Something that happens when you least expect it - outgoing

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