Week 7 Flashcards
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Acrimonious
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Adj. Tense, bitter, angry
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Abominable
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Adj. Bad, evil
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Aesthetics
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N. Relating to art or beauty; appreciation of beauty
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Beguiled
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V. Mislead, charmed, seduced
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Delegate
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N. A representative
V. To give responsibility
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Disparagement
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N. Belittling of someone, discourage
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Diversity
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N. A variety
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Duress
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N. Compulsion by threat of violence or force
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Encroach
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V. Trespass, intrude
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Equable
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Adj. Calm, not easily disturbed
Syn: mercurial: named after Hermes, having no shape or form
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Eulogy
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N. A speech given about someone who has passed away, given at a memorial service.
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Impulsive
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Adj. Acting before thinking
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Incontrovertible
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Adj. Not open for question or dispute
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Intractable
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Adj. Unable to be persuaded differently
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Invective
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N. Abusive language, swear words
