Words 100-120 Flashcards

1
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Condescend

A

To stoop down to another’s level; to patronize

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2
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Orthodox

A

Conventional; adhering to established ways

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3
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Iconoclast

A

A person who challenges time honored traditions or beliefs

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4
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Indolence

A

Laziness

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5
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Congenial

A

Pleasant; agreeably suitable

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6
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Preclude

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To prevent; to make things impossible; to shut out

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7
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Stock

A

Of a common, ordinary, or overused type

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8
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Apprehensive

A

Worried, anxious

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9
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Reprehensible

A

Worthy of blame or censure

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10
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Arrogant

A

Feeling superior to others; boastful

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11
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Elusive

A

Hard to pin down; evasive

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12
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Virulent

A

Extremely poisonous; malignant; full of hate

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13
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Ameliorate

A

To make better

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14
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Acquiesce

A

To give in; to agree

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15
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Dubious

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Doubtful; uncertain

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16
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Flagrant

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Shocking; outstandingly bad

17
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Concise

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Brief and to the point; succinct

18
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Immutable

A

Unchangeable; permanent

19
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Static

A

Stationary; not moving

20
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Credulous

A

Believing, gullible