Word List 11 Flashcards by jaclyn beckinghausen | Brainscape

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contingent

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dependent on; conditional

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contortions

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twistings; distortions

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contravene

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contradict; oppose

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contrite

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penitent

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contrived

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forced; artificial; not spontaneous

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controvert

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oppose with arguments; attempt to refute; contradict

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contumacious

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disobedient

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conversant

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familiar with

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converse

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opposite

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convivial

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festive; gay; characterized by joviality

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convoluted

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coiled around; involved; intricate

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cordial

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gracious; heartfelt

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corollary

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consequence; accompaniment

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corporeal

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bodily; material

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corroborate

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confirm; support

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cosmic

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pertaining to the universe; vast

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countenance

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approve; tolerate

face

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countermand

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cancel; revoke

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coup

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highly successful action or sudden attack

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courier

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messenger

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covenant

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agreement

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covetous

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avaricious; eagerly desirous of

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cow

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terrorize; intimidate

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coy

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shy; modest; coquettish

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crass

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very unrefined; grossly insensible

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craven

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cowardly

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credence

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belief

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credo

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creed

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creed

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system of religious or ethical beilef

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crestfallen

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dejected; dispirited

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crux

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essential or main point

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cull

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pick out; reject

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culmination

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attainment of highest point

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culpable

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deserving blame

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cumbersome

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heavy; hard to manage