Vocabulary 1 Flashcards

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Inadvertently

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Not done on purpose; unintentionally; thoughtlessly; accidentally; carelessly

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Forfeit

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To lose or have to give up as a penalty for error, neglect, or fault; sacrifice

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Prohibit

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Forbid; ban; enjoin; interdict

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Extemporaneous

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Composed or spoken without preparation; offhand; impromptu; improvised

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Rebuke

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Express disapproval of; criticize sharply; censure severely; reprimand; reprove

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Adjourn

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Close a meeting; suspend the business of a meeting; disband; recess

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Dissent

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Differ in opinion; disagree; object

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Extricate

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Unload; dismiss; fire

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Discharge

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Free from difficulties; disentangle; disencumber; release

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Transient

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Not lasting; passing soon; fleeting; short lived; momentary; ephemeral; transitory

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Lucrative

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Moneymaking; profitable; advantageous; remunerative

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Astute

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Shrewd; wise; perspicacious; sagacious; crafty; cunning; sly; wily

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Equitable

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Fair to all concerned; just; impartial; objective; unbiased

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Illegible

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Not able to read; indecipherable

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Permant

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Lasting; enduring; intended to last; stable

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Punctual

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Not fitting; unsuitable; unbecoming; not appropriate; timely

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Inappropriate

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Not fitting; unsuitable; unbecoming; improper

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Censure

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Act of blaming; expression of disapproval; hostile criticism; rebuke; reprimand

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Exonerate

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Free from blame; absolve; clear from accusation

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Demolish

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Tear down; destroy; raze; smash; wreck