Vocabulary 11 Flashcard 1st Period

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tentative

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Not certain or fixed; provisional. Example: A suggestion to maybe go to the park, depending on the weather.

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colloquial

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Informal language used in everyday conversation. Example: 'What's up?' is a colloquial greeting.

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egregious

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Outstandingly bad; shocking. Example: A surgeon leaving a surgical tool inside a patient is an egregious mistake.

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brusque

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Abrupt or offhand in speech or manner. Example: A brusque response would be 'What do you want?'

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foreboding

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A feeling that something bad will happen. Example: Dark storm clouds gathering in the sky create a foreboding atmosphere.

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meticulous

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Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise. Example: A meticulous artist pays close attention to every brush stroke.

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ambiguous

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Open to more than one interpretation; not having one obvious meaning. Example: A statement that can be understood in multiple ways is ambiguous.

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candid

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Truthful and straightforward; frank. Example: A candid conversation involves honest and open communication.

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diligent

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Having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties. Example: A diligent student studies regularly and completes assignments on time.

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ephemeral

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Lasting for a very short time. Example: The beauty of a sunset is often ephemeral.