Vocab Group 21 Flashcards

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having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily excited

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Impassive

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the act of giving up and abandoning a struggle or task etc.

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Relinquish

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lacking or showing a lack of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others

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Tactless

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notoriety, extreme ill repute

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Infamy

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understanding and entering into another’s feelings

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Empathy

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to agree without protesting

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Acquiesce

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showing care in doing one’s work

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Diligent

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to steal money by falsifying records

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Embezzle

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short, abrupt, dismissive

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Brusque

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Astounded

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Flabbergasted

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not suitable or capable, unqualified

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Inept

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honesty, frankness

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Candor

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to criticize openly

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Decry

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to voice disapproval

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Chide

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to plot; to scheme

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Connive

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increasing, building upon itself

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Cumulative

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incapable of being satisfied

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Insatiable

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an abundance, excess

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Plethora

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a satirical imitation

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Parody

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an independent, nonconformist person

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Maverick