Vv Flashcards

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Debacle

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A fiasco

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Lucrative

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producing a great deal of profit.

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Dubious

A

hesitating or doubting

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Brevity

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concise and exact use of words in writing or speech

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5
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Amalgamate

A

combine or unite to form one organization or structure.

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Elitist

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relating to or supporting the view that a society or system should be led by an elite.

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Confound

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cause surprise or confusion in (someone),

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Deleterious

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causing harm or damage

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Exonerate

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especially of an official body) absolve (someone) from blame for a fault or wrongdoing, especially after due consideration of the case.

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Indignant

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feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment.

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Licentious

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promiscuous and unprincipled in sexual matters.

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Momentous

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(of a decision, event, or change) of great importance or significance, especially in its bearing on the future.

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Obsolete

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no longer produced or used; out of date.

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Proliferate

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increase rapidly in numbers; multiply.

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Resurgence

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an increase or revival after a period of little activity

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Trepidation

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a feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen.

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Adhere

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stick fast to (a surface or substance).

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Antecedent

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a thing or event that existed before or logically precedes another.

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Indelible

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(of ink or a pen) making marks that cannot be removed.

20
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Penchant

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a strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something.