Week3 Day 2 Flashcards

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Infamous

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Having a bad reputation, evil;

The bombing of Pearl Harbor was referred to as an infamous deed.

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Jostle

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To shove hard;

When he attempted to jostle the old lady, she struck him with her umbrella.

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Dupe

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A person easily tricked;

The wealthydupe consented to buy the often-sold Brooklyn Bridge.

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Incipient

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Just beginning to exist;

By telling the truth, we stopped the incipient rumor from spreading.

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Inadvertent

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Heedless, not attentive;

Through an inadvertent error, the guided misstle sped out of control

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To carry the day

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To win the approval of the majority;

The secretary’smotion that we adjourn for lunch carried the day, and we headed for the restaurant.

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