VW Chapter 6a Flashcards

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anonymous

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unnamed, without the name of the person involved, unknown; lacking individuality
S. nameless

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dupe

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a person easily tricked or deceived

to deceive
S. mislead, hoodwink, delude
A. undeceive, disabuse

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eradicate

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to root out, get rid of, destroy completely
S. uproot, abolish
A. implant, instill, foster, promote

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inimitable

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not capable of being copied or imitated

S. matchless, incomparable, unique

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makeshift

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a temporary substitute for something else
S. stopgap, improvisation

crude, flimsy, or temporary
A. permanent, durable, solid, sturdy

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pending

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waiting to be settled
S. unsettled, unfinished
A. settled, decided, resolved

until

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preview

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something seen in advance
S. foretaste

to view beforehand

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quaint

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odd or old fashioned in a pleasing way; clever, ingenious; skillfully made

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