Vocab Set 7 Flashcards

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appease

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to placate; to soothe; to pacify; to lessen the anger or agitation of

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arbitrary

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random; lacking a definite plan, purpose, or pattern

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archaic

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antiquated; obsolete; having passed its time of use or usefulness

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clamorous

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vocal; engaging in or marked by loud and insistent cries especially of protest

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dearth

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shortage; lack; a falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number

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explicable

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explainable; answerable; capable of having the reason for or cause of determined

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hyperbole

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exaggeration; the representation of something in terms that go beyond the facts

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immutable

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unchangeable; not capable of changing or being changed

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indefatigable

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meticulous; relentless; showing no signs of weariness even after long hard effort

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indolent

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lazy; idle; not easily aroused to action or work

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insular

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narrow-minded; not broad or open in views or opinions

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intransigent

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stubborn; adament; sticking to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion

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intrepid

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courageous; brave; feeling or displaying no fear by temperament

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irreverent

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atheristical; not showing proper reverence for the holy or sacred

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loathe

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to hate; to dislike strongly

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malign

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malicious; vicious; having or showing a desire to cause someone pain or suffering for the sheer enjoyment of it

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malleable

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plastic; modable; capable of being easily molded or modeled

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neophyte

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newcomer; recruit; a person who has recently been persuaded to join a religious sect

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plastic

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moldable

20
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platitude

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dull; insipid

21
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prescient

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cautious; careful; having or showing awareness of and preparation for the future

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pristine

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untouched; mint; being in an original and unused or unspoiled state

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reproach

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disgrace; a cause of shame

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robust

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healthy; sturdy; enjoying health and vigor

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salubrious

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healthy; medicinal; beneficial to the health of body or mind

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sanction

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permission; consent; the approval by someone in authority for the doing of something

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sedulous

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diligent; involved in often constant activity

28
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soporific

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hypnotic; tending to cause sleep

29
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stern

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strict; given to exacting standards of discipline and self-restraint

30
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tendentious

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biased; marked by a tendency in favor of a particular point of view