Vocabulary Review Flashcards
1
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Compassionate; incapable of causing harm
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Benign
2
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To assert the contrary or opposite of
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Contradict
3
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Detestable; Unplesant
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Abominable
4
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Having or exhibiting hatred
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Malevolent
5
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Pleasantly calm or peaceful; Quiet
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Placid
6
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Hard to overcome or deal with
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Formidable
7
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Bitter, stinging, or caustic in nature or speech
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Acrimonious
8
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Avoided or escaped by cleverness or speed
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Eluded
9
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A person shut off from the world; Someone living in seclusion
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Recluse
10
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Approached in a harsh manner; Assaulted
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Accosted
11
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A thorough searching; A close examination or inquiry
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Scrutiny
12
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Not clearly expressed; Hard to understand
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Obscure
13
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Cooperated in secret; Conspired
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Connived
14
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Reckless, offensive boldness
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Temerity
15
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To speak clearly and in distinct syllables
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Articulate
