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Vocab G3&4 Flashcards

1
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abhor

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regard with disgust and hatred

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adamant

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refusing to be persuaded or to change one’s mind

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3
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admonish

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warn or reprimand someone firmly

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adversary

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one’s opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute

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5
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aggravate

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make (a problem, injury, or offense) worse or more serious

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animosity

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strong hostility

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antagonistic

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showing or feeling active opposition or hostility toward someone or something

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belligerent

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hostile and aggressive

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9
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antipathy

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a deep-seated feeling of dislike; aversion

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10
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bombastic

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high-sounding but with little meaning; inflated

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11
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chagrin

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distress or embarrassment at having failed or been humiliated

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12
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condescending

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show feelings of superiority; be patronizing

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13
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defensive

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used or intended to defend or protect

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14
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detest

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dislike intensely

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15
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disparage

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regard or represent as being of little worth

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16
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furious

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extremely angry

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17
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grievances

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a real or imagined wrong or other cause for complaint or protest, especially unfair treatment

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indignant

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feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment

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insolent

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showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect

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irate

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feeling or characterized by great anger

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jeer

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make rude and mocking remarks, typically in a loud voice

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malicious

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characterized by malice; intending or intended to do harm

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menace

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a person or thing that is likely to cause harm; a threat or danger

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reprehensible

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deserving censure or condemnation

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repugnant

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extremely distasteful; unacceptable

26
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scorn

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the feeling or belief that someone or something is worthless or despicable; contempt

27
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wrath

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extreme anger

28
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GROUP 4

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29
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achieve

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successfully bring about or reach (a desired objective, level, or result) by effort, skill, or courage

30
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acumen

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the ability to make good judgments and quick decisions, typically in a particular domain

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adept

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very skilled or proficient at something

32
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analyze

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examine methodically and in detail the constitution or structure of (something, especially information), typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation

33
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astute

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having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one’s advantage

34
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authoritative

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able to be trusted as being accurate or true; reliable

35
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cogent

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(of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing

36
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conniving

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given to or involved in conspiring to do something immoral, illegal, or harmful

37
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competent

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having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully

38
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contemplation

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the action of looking thoughtfully at something for a long time

39
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counsel

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advice, especially that given formally

40
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cunning

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having or showing skill in achieving one’s ends by deceit or evasion

41
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debate

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a formal discussion on a particular topic in a public meeting or legislative assembly, in which opposing arguments are put forward

42
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eloquent

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fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing

43
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epitome

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a person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type

44
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esoteric

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intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest

45
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exemplify

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be a typical example of

45
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excel

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be exceptionally good at or proficient in an activity or subject

46
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expert

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a person who has a comprehensive and authoritative knowledge of or skill in a particular area

47
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ingenuity

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the quality of being clever, original, and inventive

48
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innovate

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make changes in something established, especially by introducing new methods, ideas, or products

49
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insight

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the capacity to gain an accurate and deep intuitive understanding of a person or thing

50
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keen

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(of a sense) highly developed

51
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knowledgable

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intelligent and well informed

52
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mentor

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an experienced and trusted adviser

53
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omniscient

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knowing everything

54
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pragmatic

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dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations

55
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prudent

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acting with or showing care and thought for the future

56
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ruminate

A

think deeply about something

57
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sage

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an aromatic plant with grayish-green leaves that are used as a culinary herb, native to southern Europe and the Mediterranean

58
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shrewd

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having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute

59
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wily

A

skilled at gaining an advantage, especially deceitfully

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