Word List 4 Flashcards

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querulous

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irritable

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rancorous

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hateful

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3
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reclusive

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withdrawn, hermit-like

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4
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reconciliation

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agreement after a quarrel

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renovation

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state of being renewed

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resilient

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quick to recover

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restrained

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controlled, restricted

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reverence

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profound, respect

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9
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sagacity

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wisdom

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10
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scrutinize

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to observe carefully

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11
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spontaneity

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impulsive action

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12
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spurious

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phony, false

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13
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submissive

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meek

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substantiate

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to verify, confirm

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subtle

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elusive, sly, ambiguous

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superficial

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lacking in depth

17
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suppress

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to end an activity

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surreptitious

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secret, stealthy

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tactful

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diplomatic, polite

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tenacious

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persistent, resolute

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transient

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temporary, fleeting

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venerable

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respectable due to age

23
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vindicate

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to clear from blame

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wary

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watchful, alert