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Vocab Unit 2 Flashcards

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Part of speech: recalcitrant

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adj

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an idea or theory that one believes is true; and unknown truth

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supposition

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Part of speech: supposition

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noun

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marked by loud and insistent cries; full of noise

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clamorous

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Part of speech: clamorous

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adj

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embarrassed or ashamed

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abashed

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Part of speech: abashed

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adj

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very sad and without hope

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despondent

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Part of speech: despondent

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adj

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to agree with someone or something

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concur

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Part of speech: concur

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verb

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a great amount of something that comes quickly and continuously

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barrage

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Part of speech: barrage

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noun

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being a part of the innermost nature of a being; existing for a long time and very difficult to change

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ingrained

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Part of speech: ingrained

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adj

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to walk slowly with heavy steps; to progress or develop slowly

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plod

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Part of speech: plod

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verb

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excessively showy, displaying wealthy, knowledge, etc. in a way that is meant to attract attention, admiration or jealousy

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Ostentatious

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Part of speech: ostentatious

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adj

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stubbornly refusing to obey rules or orders

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recalcitrant

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