Vocabulary #7 Flashcards

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Persnickety

A

Placing too much emphasis on trivial or minor details; requiring a precise or careful approach

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Encumber

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Restrict or burden in such a way that free action or movement is difficult

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3
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Beguiling

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Charming or enchanting, often in a deceptive way

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4
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Prognosticate

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Foretell or prophesy a future event

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5
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Dogmatic

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Inclined to lay down principles as inconvertibly true

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6
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Assail

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Make a concerted or violent attack on

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7
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Magnanimous

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Generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or less powerful person

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8
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Flippant

A

Not showing a serious or respectful attitude

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Dubiously

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With hesitation or doubt

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10
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Unequivocally

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Leaving no doubt; unambiguous

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