Essential Academic Vocabulary Flashcards Set 2

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potent

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having great influence

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precede

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be earlier in time

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consecutive

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one after the other

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critical

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characterized by careful evaluation and judgment

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trivial

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of little substance or significance

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cumbersome

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difficult to handle or use, especially because of size or weight

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deficit

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an amount that is less than expected or required

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stringent

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demanding strict attention to rules and procedures

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deplore

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express strong disapproval of

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digress

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turn aside from the main subject of attention