Week 1,2,3 Flashcards

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1
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Mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together

A

Camaraderie

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2
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A temporary departure from the main subject in speech or writing

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Digression

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3
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A claim made to offset another claim, especially one made by the defendant in a legal action

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Counter claim

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4
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Making an exaggerated outward show

A

Pretentious

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5
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Match or surpass (of a person or achievement), typically by imitation

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Emulate

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6
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Very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail

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Fastidious

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7
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A refutation or contradiction

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Rebuttal

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8
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Not being what it purports to be, false or fake

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Spurious

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9
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A large excessive amount of (something)

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Plethora

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10
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Unselfish, concerned with the wellbeing of others

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Altruistic

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11
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Praise or flattery that is excessive

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Adulation

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12
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Concise, using very few words

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Laconic

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13
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Acting in an indifferent or slow, sluggish manner

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Lethargic

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14
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Unable to make choices

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Indecisive

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15
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Abundantly supplied, complete

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Replete

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16
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Noisy in a coarse offensive way, obvious or conspicuous, especially in an unfavorable sense

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Blatant

17
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Cancel, deny, repeal

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Abrogate

18
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One who is just a beginner at something requiring kill and experience

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Novice

19
Q

Willing to betray one’s trust

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Perfidious

20
Q

Standing out so as to be clearly visible (attracting notice and attention)

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Conspicuous

21
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Extremely unpleasant, of little worth or value

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Vile

22
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Greatly dismayed or horrified

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Appalled

23
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Deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed

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Remorse

24
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Feeling characterized by, or expressing strong displeasure at something considered unjust (offensive)

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Indignantly

25
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Strengthen or invigorate (someone)

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Fortify

26
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Feel intense dislike or disgust for

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Loathe

27
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Indulge in an unrestrained way (creates a pleasurable sensation)

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Wallow

28
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Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause/objective

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Zeal

29
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Attempt to impress others

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Ostentatiously

30
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State or assert that something is the case typically without evidence or an assertion

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Claim