Vocabulary list: Part 3, Chapters 1-9 Flashcards
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Precis
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a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument
2
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Metier
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an occupation for which you are especially well suites
3
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Extenuating
A
partially excusing or justifying
4
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Loquacious
A
full of trivial conversation
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Egress
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the act or means of going out
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Incisive
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demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
7
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Circuitous
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deviating from a straight course
8
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Blatant
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without any attempts at concealment; completely obvious
9
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Gainsay
A
take exception to
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Duplicity
A
the act of deceiving or acting in bad faith
11
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Unobtrusive
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not desirably noticable
12
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Narcotic
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a drug that produces numbness of the stupor
13
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Attache
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a specialist assigned to the staff of a diplomatic mission
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Indomitable
A
impossible to subdue
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Bluster
A
vain and empty boasting
