Week 6 Flashcards
1
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Affluent
A
Rich, wealthy
2
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Feasible
A
Possible, easy to do
3
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Discern
A
To recognize, to perceive
4
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Sally(v.)
A
To suddenly rush
5
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Consternation
A
Dismay, dread
6
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Precocious
A
Reaching maturity early
7
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Perfunctory
A
Done without care, superficial
8
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Chagrin
A
Feeling of disappointment, humiliation
9
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Perverse
A
Contrary, persisting in error
10
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Deride
A
To ridicule, scoff at, to make fun of
11
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Disparage
A
To discredit, belittle
12
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Laudable
A
Praiseworthy, commendable
13
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Fiasco
A
Complete failure
14
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Masticate
A
To chew up
15
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Eschew
A
To avoid, to keep away from
16
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Quell
A
Put an end to, to crush, to stop
17
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Verbose
A
Talkative, voluble
18
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Confidant
A
One to whom you confide your secrets
19
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Obsolescence
A
Process of wearing out
20
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Dubious
A
Doubtful, uncertain
