8/28 Vocab Test Dobson

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Acquisitive

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characterized by a strong desire to gain and possess. (Think acquire)

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Belabor

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argue or elaborate in specific detail (over explain yourself)

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Carping

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continuously finding fault in tiny things; hard to please. (when someone nags all the time)

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congeal

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solidify - especially after cooling off (like bacon grease, or jello)

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eschew

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to purposely avoid using something (like a pen that doesn't write well, or a chair that is wobbly)

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Insatiable

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impossible to satisfy; (you eat candy, but you want more)

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invidious

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likely to cause anger or resentment in others

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largesse

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generosity in giving money or gifts to people; being generous

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taciturn

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quiet; not speaking a lot.

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tenable

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able to be protected against an attack or argument.