Vocab 7 (Word - give definition[s]) Flashcards
1
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contemporary
A
- living occurring at the same time
2. occurring in the present
2
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contemptuous
A
scornful, disrespectful
3
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contingency
A
- possibility
2. unforeseen event
4
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convoluted
A
complicated, twisted
5
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criterion
A
standard by which things are judged or measured
6
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cursory
A
quick, hurried, not thorough
7
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deficit
A
lack, shortage
8
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definitive
A
absolute, authoritative
9
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demure
A
overly modest, shy
10
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denouce
A
declare to be wrong, criticize
11
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depose
A
- remove from power
2. testify of give evidence (legal)
12
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deprecate
A
disapprove of, criticize
13
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derivative
A
not original
14
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derogatory
A
insulting, disrespecting
15
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destitute
A
poor
16
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deter
A
prevent, discourage
17
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devoid
A
lacking
18
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diligent
A
hardworking
19
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diplomatic
A
- having to do with foreign relations
2. tactful, sensitive, polite
20
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dire
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urgent, dreadful
21
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discount
A
- reduce in price
2. ignore, disregard
22
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discourse
A
discussion
23
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discredit
A
harm someone’s reputation
24
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discrepency
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difference, mismatch
25
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detrimental
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damaging, harmful
