Week 6 Flashcards

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affluent

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adj. rich

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2
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feasible

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adj. possible

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3
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discern

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v. perceive

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4
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sally (v)

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v. suddenly rush forth

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5
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consternation

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n. dismay

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6
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perverse

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adj. contrary, persisting in error

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7
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perfunctory

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adj. done without care, superficial

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8
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chagrin

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n. feeling of disappointment, humiliation

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9
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precocious

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adj. reaching maturity early

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10
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deride

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v. ridicule, scoff at

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11
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disparage

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v. discredit, belittle

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12
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laudable

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adj. praiseworthy

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13
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fiasco

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n. complete failure

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14
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masticate

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v. chew up

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15
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eschew

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v. avoid

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16
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quell

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v. put an end to

17
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voluble

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adj. talkative

18
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confidant(e)

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n. one to whom you confide your secrets

19
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obsolescence

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n. process of wearing out

20
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dubious

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adj. doubtful