Word List 14 Flashcards

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Exigent (adjective)

A

Urgent

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Facile (adjective)

A

Superficial; shallow

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Facile (adjective)

A

Easy; effortless

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4
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Saccharine (adjective)

A

Sentimental; sweet

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Devoid (adjective)

A

Empty; lacking

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Fervent (adjective)

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Passionate; enthusiastic

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Convoluted (adjective)

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Complicated

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Emaciated (adjective)

A

Skinny; undernourished

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Carouse (verb)

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To drink; to party

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Petulance (noun)

A

Irritability; grumpiness

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Bias (noun)

A

Prejudice

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Affront (noun)

A

Insult

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Disdain (noun)

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Contempt; hate

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Brusque (adjective)

A

Rude; abrupt

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Transgress (verb)

A

To violate; to sin

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Discern (verb)

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To perceive; to understand

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Impertinent (adjective)

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Irrelevant

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Impertinent (adjective)

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Rude

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Mendacious (adjective)

A

Dishonest

20
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Negligent (adjective)

A

Remiss; careless

21
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Censure (verb)

A

To reprimand

22
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Censure (noun)

A

Criticism

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Compliant (adjective)

A

Obedient

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Obsequious (adjective)

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Submissive

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Accost (verb)

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To confront

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Consign (verb)

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To entrust

27
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Camaraderie (noun)

A

Friendship

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Stagnate (verb)

A

To stall; to stand still

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Admonish (verb)

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To criticize; to warn