week 9 Flashcards

(20 cards)

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Impresario

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one who presents cultural series, organizer
The impresario promised us he would revive the musical after the theater.

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extortion

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getting money by threats
There was a time when extortion was really high in the United States.

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Adverse

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unfavorable, harmful
Usually when parents divorce it often has a adverse effect of the children.

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asset

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a valuable thing to have
My grandmas neckless is something that is very asset to me.

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bigot

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a narrow-minded, prejudiced person

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Blatant

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disagreeably loud, very showy
I dislike when people blatant others in public, on purpose to embarrass them.

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entourage

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group of attendants

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virulent

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full of hate, harmful
A heart attack happens fast and virulent that its capable to kill a person instantly.

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9
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venom

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poison, spite, malice
I have seen movies where people at party’s pour venom in other peoples drinks.

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spew

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throw up, vomit, eject
I always feel the need to spew when I’m on the boat.

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Loath

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unwilling, reluctant

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solicit

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to beg, seek earnestly
Newspaper editors want to solicit opinions from readers.

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astute

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keen, shrewd

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advocate

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to be in favor of, to support
Whenever someone is in a bad mental state I make sure they know I can advocate them with anything.

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15
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ineffectual

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to effective

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16
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scrutinize

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examine closely
On my first day at work, I made sure to scrutinize my co workers every move.

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nefarious

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villainous, vicious
People who keep walking in and out stores give me a feeling they’re plotting a nefarious move.

18
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amicable

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friendly, peaceful
Some couples remain amicable co-parents even after their romantic relationship has ended.

19
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vexatious

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annoying
Recently the vexatious delays at the airport have left hundreds of passengers stranded for hours.

20
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malady

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disease
There are only a few cures that have been found for past deadly maladies.