Yyh Flashcards

(27 cards)

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Naïve

A

having or showing a lack of experience or knowledge

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Reprehensible

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deserving censure or condemnation

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3
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Blatant

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(at bad behaviour) done openly and unashamedly

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4
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Entrepreneur

A

businessman

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5
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Aptitude

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natural ability to do sth

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Contagious

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likely to spread and affect others

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Antiquity

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the ancient past

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Inebriated

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drunk, intoxicated

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Acrimonious

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(typically of speech or discussion) bitter and angry

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Agnostic

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one who believes that there is a god but we don’t have the capacity to know it

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Ambidextrous

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able to use both left and right hands equally well

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Auspicious

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showing or suggesting that success is likely

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Autonomous

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self-governing; having the ability to act independently

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Bellicose

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demonstrating aggression and willingness to fight

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Beleaguer

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to put in a difficult situation; harass / to besiege

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Blasphemous

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disrespectful towards religious or sacred things

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Bonhomie

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cheerful friendliness

18
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Potpourri

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a mixture of dried petals and spices placed in a bowl to perfume a room

19
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Iridescent

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showing luminous colours that seem to change when seen on different angles

20
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Chauvinistic

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having an attitude of superiority towards the opposite sex; excessive patriotism

21
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Contrite

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repentant; remorseful

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Copious

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abundant in supply or quantity

23
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Debauchery

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excessive indulgence in alcohol, sex or drugs

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Effervescent

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giving off bubbles; lively and enthusiastic

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Eschew
deliberately avoid using; abstain from
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Fecundity
the ability to produce an abundance of offspring or new growth
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Foible
a minor flaw in character or behaviour