Week 3 Flashcards

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Anachronism

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Error in chronology

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2
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Recursive

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Repeating indefinatley

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3
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Predilection

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Bias in favor of something

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4
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Vindicate

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Clear someone of blame/suspicion

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5
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Exonerate

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Set free of blame or guilt (absolve)

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Impetuous

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Done quickly without thought or care

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7
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Impeccable

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Fautless

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8
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Zealous

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Great energy or enthusiasm

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9
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Irate

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Feelings of great anger

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10
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Sycophant

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An obsequious person for personal gain

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11
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Tirades

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Long angry speech of criticism or accusation

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12
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Patronize

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Feeling of superiority or frequent

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13
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Obsequious

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Obedient or attentative to an excessive degree

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14
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Convivial

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Atmosphere of friendly, lively, enjoyable

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15
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Lucrative

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Producing a great profit

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16
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Vicarious

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Experienced through another person

17
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Servile

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Excessive willingness to please others

18
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Enmity

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Opposed or hostile

19
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Felicitous

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Well chosen/suited for circumstance

20
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Benevolent

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Well meaning and kindly