Vocab Test 3 Flashcards

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Vigilant

A

keenly watchful to detect danger; wary

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2
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Finite

A

having bounds or limits; not infinite; measurable

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3
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Oratory

A

silk or eloquence in public speaking

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4
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Eschews

A

to abstain or keep away from; shun; avoid

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5
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Transgression

A

an act of transgressing; violation of a law, command, etc.; sin

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6
Q

Semblance

A

outward aspect or appearance

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7
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Pundits

A

a learned person, expert, or authority

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Autonomy

A

independence or freedom, as of the will or ones actions

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9
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Ambiguity (ambiguous)

A

doubtfulness or uncertainity of meaning or intention

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10
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Complacency

A

a feeling of quiet pleasure or security, often while unaware of some potential danger, defect, or the like; self-satisfaction or smug satisfaction with an exisiting situation or condition, etc.

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