vocab 5 Flashcards
1
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young and inexperienced; immature
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callow
2
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a person living during the same period as another
A
contemporary
3
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existing or occurring at the same time
A
contemporary
4
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doubtful in the sincerity of others’ motives; skeptical
A
cynical
5
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to pronounce clearly
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enunciate
6
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to state; announce
A
enunciate
7
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anything that gets in the way; an obstacle
A
impediment
8
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to make poor
A
impoverish
9
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to take away
A
impoverish
10
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indulging in ease; avoiding exertion; lazy
A
indolent
11
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showing sound judgment; wise
A
sagacious
12
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worldly; not concerned with a church or religion
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secular
13
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to think about or make guesses
A
speculate
14
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to engage in a risky business venture
A
speculate
15
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conflict or struggle
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strife
