Vocabulary Flashcards

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Remissed

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Neglected; failing to fulfill a duty. He felt ____ in his responsibilities as a team leader.

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Flippant

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Not showing a serious or respectful attitude. Her ____ remarks during the meeting were inappropriate.

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Preconceived notion

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An idea formed before having the evidence for its truth or usefulness. He approached the subject without any ____; wanting to keep an open mind.

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Eclectic

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Deriving ideas; style; or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources. Her ____ taste in music included genres from classical to hip-hop.

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Contentious

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Causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial. The ____ change drew many passionate responses.

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Verbose

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Using more words than needed; wordy. His ____ explanation confused rather than clarified the issue.

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Candid

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Truthful and straightforward; frank. She appreciated his ____ feedback on her performance.

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Took at face value

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Accepted something as true without question. He ____ her advice; believing it was the best course of action.

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Parlay

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To turn an initial stake or winnings into a larger amount. He ____ his earnings into a successful investment.

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Ephemeral

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Lasting for a very short time. The beauty of the sunset was ____; fading quickly into the night.