Week 26 Flashcards

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prevalent

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prevailing, common, general

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lethargic

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lazy, indifferent

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paramount

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supreme, foremost

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remiss

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careless, negligent

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hostile

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antagonistic, angry

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rebuke

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criticize, reproach, reprimand

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aversion

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strong dislike, opposition

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evince

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show plainly, exhibit

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vogue

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fashion

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superficial

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on the surface, slight

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jettison

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throw overboard, discard

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inevitable

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sure, certain, unavoidable

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lucrative

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profitable

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tussle

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a rough struggle

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intrinsic

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essential, natural, inborn

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acute

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sharp, keen, severe

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gist

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essence, main point

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transient

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passing, short-lived, fleeting

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terse

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concise, brief, compact

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cogent

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forceful, convincing, persuasive

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sleep on it

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postpone a decision while giving it some thought

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once in a blue moon

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on a very rare occasion

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to split hairs

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to make fine distinctions

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to strike while the iron is hot

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to take an action at the right moment