Untitled Deck Flashcards

(39 cards)

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Mercenary

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Primarily concerned with making money rather than with morality or noble motives.

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Emphatic

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Expressing something strongly and clearly.

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Propitious

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Indicating a good chance of success; favorable.

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4
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Profligate

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Recklessly extravagant or wasteful in the use of resources.

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5
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Indisposed

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Slightly ill or unwilling to do something.

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6
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Willful

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Stubbornly determined to do as one wants.

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Incredulous

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Unwilling or unable to believe something.

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Boisterous

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Noisy, energetic, and cheerful.

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9
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Connubial

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Relating to marriage or the relationship between spouses.

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Frivolous

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Not having any serious purpose or value.

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Perverse

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Deliberately contrary or stubbornly wrong.

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Impertinent

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Rude or disrespectful; not showing proper respect.

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Insipid

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Lacking flavor, interest, or excitement.

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Repugnant

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Extremely distasteful or offensive.

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15
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Fretful

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Irritable or restless.

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Pecuniary

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Relating to money or financial matters.

17
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Censure

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Strong public disapproval or criticism.

18
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Affront

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An act that insults or offends someone.

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Trifle

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Something of little importance or value.

20
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Caprice

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A sudden and unpredictable change of mood or behavior.

21
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Eminence

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Fame or recognized superiority, especially in a profession.

22
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Profligate

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A person who is recklessly wasteful or immoral.

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Parsonage

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The residence provided for a church pastor.

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Duplicity

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Deceitfulness; double-dealing behavior.

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Alacrity
Cheerful readiness or eagerness.
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Novelty
The quality of being new or unusual.
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Felicity
Intense happiness or a pleasing expression.
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Endeavor
A serious or determined effort.
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Tincture
A slight trace or influence of something.
30
Vindication
The act of clearing someone of blame or suspicion.
31
Disapprobation
Strong moral disapproval.
32
Coquetry
Flirtatious behavior intended to attract admiration.
33
Lamentation
The passionate expression of grief or sorrow.
34
Esteem
Respect and admiration.
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Benevolence
Kindness or goodwill toward others.
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Solemnity
Seriousness or dignity of manner.
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Tête-à-tête
A private conversation between two people.
38
Probity
Integrity and strong moral principles.
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Abode
A place of residence.