week 5 Flashcards

1
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abstruse

A

difficult to undertand

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2
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accrue

A

to arise or increase as a natural result of growth to come as regular addition

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3
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acquiesce

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to accept as inevitable to comply passivly

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4
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besmirch

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to stain or tarnish to make dirty

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5
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explicit

A

fully and clearly express leaving nothing merely implied

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6
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histrionic

A

purposely affected theatrical exaggerated displays of emotion intended to produce an effect or response

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7
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impropriety

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quality or state of being improper unsuitable

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8
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inveigle

A

lure or trick someone into doing something to obtain by flattery or trickery

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9
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penitent

A

sorry for having done wrong

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10
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probity

A

honesty trustworthiness adherence to virtue

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11
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purport

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to give or present the often false impression of being someone or intending something

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12
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repercussion

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an unforseen or indirect result or effect of an event

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13
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revelation

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something that is made known or revealed often coming as suprise

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14
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surfeit

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overabundant supply excess

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15
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unsavory

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having an unpleasant look taste or smell morally offensive

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