Word power C Flashcards

1
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Conscientiously

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carefully

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2
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Conservative

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tradition-bound

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3
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conserve

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save

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4
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constant

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continuous

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5
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contorted

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twisted out of the usual shape

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6
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contrary

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opposite

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7
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convicted

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found guilty by the court

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8
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convincing

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believable

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9
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corrugated

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having folds ( so that is stronger)

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10
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corruption

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illegal acceptance of money in exchange for favours

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11
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counterparts

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similar goods

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12
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Courageous

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extremely brave

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13
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cowering

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cringing, moving away or making oneself as small as possible (in fear)

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14
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coyly

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shyly

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15
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creativity

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cleverness of inventing things and thinking of new ideas

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16
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crescendo

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sound that gradually becomes louder as excitement mounts

17
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cresting

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flying/gliding at the top of

18
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cringing

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cowering, moving away or making oneself as small as possible (in fear)

19
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crouched

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stooped low

20
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crouching

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stooping low

21
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crudely

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without finesse or polish

22
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cruising

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moving leisurely

23
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cubist

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geometric abstract art

24
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culprits

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guilty persons

25
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curious

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inquisitive, eager to find out what is happening around him

26
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cyan

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greenish-blue

27
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cynical

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skeptical, disbelieving in the possibility of good in others