Word List 6-3-4 Flashcards by Elizabeth Ulicny | Brainscape

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lack of interest or emotion

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apathy

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indirect

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circuitous

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disapproval

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disapprobation

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passion; enthusiasm

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fervor

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incompetent; unskilled; useless

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inept

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person who believes in strict discipline

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martinet

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a mockery; imitation for ridicule; spoof

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parody

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member of the working class

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proletarian

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minor battle

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skirmish

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a believer in an ideal world

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utopian

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of doubtful origin

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apocryphal

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using too many words; long windedness

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circumlocution

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to distinguish one thing from another

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discern

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unpredictable; whimsical; easily swayed

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fickle

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inactivity; lethargy

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inertia

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person who intentionally inflicts pain on himself

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masochist

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ward off; avoid

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parry

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producing a lot

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prolific

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slow moving; lethargic person

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sluggard

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waver; hesitate

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vacillate