Week 28 Flashcards by Colin Watkins

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bedlam

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confusion, uproar

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vulnerable

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open to attack, susceptible

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cacophony

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discord, harsh sound, dissonance

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exploit

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profit by, utilize

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propinquity

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nearness in time or place

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disgruntled

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unhappy, displeased

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infallible

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exempt from error, right

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panacea

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cure-all

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eradicate

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wipe out

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impede

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interfere, block, hinder

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sedate

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quiet, still, undisturbed, sober

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equanimity

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evenness of mind, composure

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compatible

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harmonious, well-matched

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serenity

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peaceful repose

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revere

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honor, respect, admire

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irrational

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unreasonable, absurd

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avarice

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greed, passion for riches

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insatiable

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cannot be satisfied

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nadir

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lowest point

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moribund

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dying, at the point of death

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out on a limb

A

in a dangerous or exposed position

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a feather in one’s cap

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something to be proud of

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lock, stock, barrel

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entirely, completely

Q

a white elephant

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a costly and useless possession