Vocab Practice #2 Flashcards
1
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esoteric
A
to be understood by only a small, specific group of people
2
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capricious
A
to tend to do things impulsively
3
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indignant
A
to be filled with emotion
4
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tenable
A
can be maintained or defended
5
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erroneous
A
contains or is characterized by error
6
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impugne
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to attack his or her word as false or lacking integrity
7
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mollified
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to soothe temper or disposition
8
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flotsam
A
floating debris
9
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reconnaissance
A
a survey to gather information
10
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raiment
A
clothing
11
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disposition
A
mood or tendency to act a certain way
12
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cantankerous
A
difficult to deal with
13
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churlish
A
vulgar or surly
14
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laconic
A
using few words or being concise to the point of being rude
15
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robust
A
having strength or vigor
16
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mercurial
A
characterized by quick and often erratic mood changes
17
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corrosive
A
bitingly sarcastic
18
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disingeneous
A
falsely appearing to be frank or candid
