Vocabulary Words Unit 2 Flashcards by Aizel Magsino | Brainscape

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What is the definition of this word?

inquisitive

A

showing curiosity

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discord

A

lack of agreement, quarreling

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veiled

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conceiled or disguised

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reproach

A

to criticize or express disappointment

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reminisce

A

to recollect and tell of the past

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debilitate

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to weaken

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sanguine

A

cheerful

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mercenary

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motivated solely by a desire for monetary or material gain

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induce

A

to bring about the occurence of

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tractable

A

easily managed, led or taught

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sanction

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to give official authorization or approval to

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equanimity

A

calm or even temper

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rancor

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hostility

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voluble

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characterized by ready and rapid speech

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impartial

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not biased

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deter

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to prevent or discourage from acting

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inflammatory

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arousing strong emotion, especially anger

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reiterate

A

to repeat

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divergent

A

drawing apart from a common point, differing from another

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What is the definition of this word?

curtail

A

to cut short