Week 11 Flashcards

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Congruity

A

In agreement or harmony
a point of agreement

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2
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Sanguine

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optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation.
“he is sanguine about prospects for the global economy”

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3
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Swarthy

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Dark complexion or skin (not race)

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4
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Quixotic

A

exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical.

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5
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Puerile

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childishly silly and trivial.

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Ostensible

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(Adj) stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so.

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Pert

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(Adj) attractively lively or cheeky.

attractive because neat and jaunty.

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8
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Maverick

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(Noun) an unorthodox or independent-minded person.

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9
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Idiosyncratic

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(Adj) peculiar or individual.

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10
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Impinge

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To have an effect or impact, especially a negative one

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