Word List 3 Flashcards

1
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magnate

A

monarch; ruler (king, queen, or emperor)

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2
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chattel

A

property

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3
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recompense

A

restitution; pay someone for loss or harm suffered

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4
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axiom

A

principle

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5
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apex

A

pinnacle; the most successful point

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6
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caliber

A

ability

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7
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amenable

A

inclined; easily persuaded or controlled

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8
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indomitable

A

secure

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9
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requisite

A

essential

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10
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resilient

A

bouncing back, flexible, not giving up

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11
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erratic

A

unpredictable

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12
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fallacious

A

illogical

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13
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aggress

A

assail; attack

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14
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affront

A

offend

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15
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adroit

A

dexterous; skillful

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16
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surreptitious

A

furtive; trying to avoid attention

17
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adamant

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obstinate; stubborn