Words And Defenitions Flashcards

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Ambience

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The general atmosphere and feeling of a place

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Antithesis

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The complete opposite of something

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Belligerent

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A readiness to fight or quarrel

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Culpable

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Deserving blame or perhaps punishment

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Disingenuous

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Pretending to be truthful or more honest than one really is

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Electric

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Using or choosing from many different styles or sources

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Gregarious

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Being friendly and enjoying the company of others

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Kudos

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Firm and committed support of someone or something

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Moratorium

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A temporary stopping or delay made by an authority

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Pedantic

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Insistent on following the rules exactly, including petty details

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Pragmatic

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Concerned with the real and practical side of things

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Ratify

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To give approval to something or to confirm officially

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Stalwart

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Personal glory or fame

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Transient

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Passing quickly, not lasting

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Unequivocal

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Plain and clear

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