Vocabulary #7 Flashcards
1
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Persnickety
A
Placing too much emphasis on trivial or minor details; requiring a precise or careful approach
2
Q
Encumber
A
Restrict or burden in such a way that free action or movement is difficult
3
Q
Beguiling
A
Charming or enchanting, often in a deceptive way
4
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Prognosticate
A
Foretell or prophesy a future event
5
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Dogmatic
A
Inclined to lay down principles as inconvertibly true
6
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Assail
A
Make a concerted or violent attack on
7
Q
Magnanimous
A
Generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or less powerful person
8
Q
Flippant
A
Not showing a serious or respectful attitude
9
Q
Dubiously
A
With hesitation or doubt
10
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Unequivocally
A
Leaving no doubt; unambiguous