words Flashcards

1
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remonstrate

A

to protest against or object to something firmly but reasonably

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2
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solipsism

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the view or theory that the self is all that can be known to exist

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3
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ineluctable

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inescapable, certain, inevitable

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4
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truculent

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fierce, defiant, and aggressively hostile

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5
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supererogatory

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beyond what’s asked; superfluous; more than what’s needed

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6
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infra dig

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beneath one’s dignity, undignified

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7
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recondite

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difficult to understand or comprehend; profound

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8
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disinter

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to dig up; to unearth

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9
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disjecta membra

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scattered fragments or parts

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10
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obloquy

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strong disapproval; a state of public disgrace

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11
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abrogate

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to officially cancel or abolish

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12
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acronym

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a word formed from the first letter of each word in a series

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13
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pugnacious

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eager to fight

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14
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incisive

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clear, sharp, and direct; demonstrating strong analytical skills

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15
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diatribe

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a bitter, abusive verbal attack or criticism

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