Words 1-20 Flashcards

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Confound

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(v. ) cause surprise of confusion in

(v. ) mix up with something else

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Tortuous

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(adj.) full of twists and turns

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Benign

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(adj. ) gentle and kindly

(adj. ) not harmful in effect

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Repudiates

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(v. ) refuse to accept or be associated with
(v. ) deny the truth of
(v. ) cause (something) to acquire polarity

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Facetious

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(adj.) treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor; flippant

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Construe

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(v.) interpret (word or action) in a particular way

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Anoint

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(v. ) smear or rub with oil, typically as part of a religious ceremony
(v. ) smear or rub with something

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Collude

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(v.) cooperate in a secret or unlawful way in order to deceive or gain an advantage over others

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Vexation

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(n.) the state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried

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10
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Ubiquitious

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(adj.) present, appearing, or found everywhere

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Garrulous

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(adj.) excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters

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Solicitious

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(adj. ) characterized by or showing interest or concern

(adj. ) eager or anxious to do something

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Munificent

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(adj.) larger or more generous than is usual or necessary (of a gift or sum of money)

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Irresolute

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(adj.) showing or feeling hesitancy; uncertain

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Lactonic

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(adj.) of or relating to any of a class of organic compounds formed from hydroxy acids

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Fastidious

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(adj. ) very attentive to and concerned about the accuracy and detail
(adj. ) very concerned about matters of cleanliness

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Taciturn

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(adj.) (of a person) reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little

18
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Aspiration

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(n. ) a hope or ambition of achieving something

(n. ) the action or process of drawing breath

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Mendacity

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(n.) untruthfulness

20
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Prevarication

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(n.) the act of prevaricating; or lying