Week 2: 29-35 Flashcards

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Veracity

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(n) conformity or adherence to the truth or accuracy

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Diffuse

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(adj. ) Dispersed, spread out

(adj. ) Wordy and poorly organized

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Innocuous

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(adj. ) Harmless or without negative effect

(adj. ) Unlikely to offend or inspire a strong reaction; insipid or bland

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Audacious

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(adj. ) Recklessly bold; (adj.) Insolent or contemptuous of rules
(adj. ) Original and spirited

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5
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Exculpate

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(v) To clear from a charge or guilt

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6
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Abate

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(v) To reduce in degree, amount, or intensity

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Obstinate

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(adj.) Stubbornly sticking to an attitude, opinion, purpose, or course against argument or persuasion; difficult to control, subdue, or remedy

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