Week 17 Flashcards

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dilatory

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adj. tending to delay or procrastinate; tardy

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indolence

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n. laziness

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lethargy

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n. the state of being drowsy, dull and unenergetic

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listless

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adj. having or showing little interest in anything; indifferent

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phlegmatic

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adj. sluggish; not easily excited to action or displaying emotion

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sedentary

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adj. accustomed to sit or rest a great deal

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stupor

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n. state of reduced sensibilities

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torpid

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adj. slow, dull, apathetic

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expiate

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v. to atone for; make amends or reparations for

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squalid

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adj. foul and repulsive, as from lack of cleanliness

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enigma

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n. a person, thing, or situation that is mysterous or puzzling

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