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Week 7 Flashcards

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Ostentatious (Adjective)

A

Characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice

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Pacifist (Noun)

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A person who believes that war and violence are unjustifiable

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Pedantic (Adjective)

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Overly concerned with small details; especially when teaching

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Placate (verb)

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Make (someone) less hostile or angry

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Quandary (noun)

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A state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation

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Quixotic (Adjective)

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Exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical

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Recant (verb)

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say that one no longer holds an opinion or belief, especially one considered heretical

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Relegate(verb)

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Consign or dismiss to an inferior rank or position

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Robust (Adjective)

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strong and healthy

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Scrupulous (Adjective)

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(of a person or process) diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details

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