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Vocab Quiz 12/2 Flashcards

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Unscrupulous Definition

A

not having moral or ethical standards

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Unscrupulous Part of Speech

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adjective

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Unscrupulous Sentence

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The unscrupulous criminal broke the laws without any remorse.

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Stalwart Definition

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strongly and stoutly built

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Stalwart Part of Speech

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adjective

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Stalwart Sentence

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The stalwart bodybuilder lifted heavy weights.

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Comport Definition

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to bear or conduct oneself

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Comport Part of Speech

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verb

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Comport Sentence

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I comported myself with dignity after I messed up during my clarinet performance.

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Lament Definition

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an expression of grief or sorrow

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Lament Part of Speech

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noun

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Lament Sentence

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The heartfelt lament at her son’s funeral made everyone cry.

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Fastidious Definition

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concerned about accuracy and detail

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Fastidious Part of Speech

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adjective

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Fastidious Sentence

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Adrian Monk is fastidious because he always makes sure everything is perfect.

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Assiduous Definition

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constant in application or effort

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Assiduous Part of Speech

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adjective

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Assiduous Sentence

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The assiduous student studied hard and aced the test.

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Caustic Definition

A

severely critical or sarcastic

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Caustic Part of Speech

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adjective

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Caustic Sentence

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The judge’s caustic remarks made her lose all of her self-confidence.

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Malcontent Definition

A

dissatisfied with the existing government

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Malcontent Part of Speech

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adjective

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Malcontent Sentence

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The Democrats will be malcontent if they don’t win the majority of the Senate.

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Indignant Definition

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expressing strong displeasure at something considered offensive or insulting

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Indignant Part of Speech

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adjective

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Indignant Sentence

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She had an indignant expression on her face after the teacher told her she wasn’t smart enough.

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Debauchery Definition

A

excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures

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Debauchery Part of Speech

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noun

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Debauchery Sentence

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Mr. Robinson and I engaged in debauchery when we ate lots of dessert.

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