Vocabulary Flashcards

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mutability

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the quality of being likely or subject to change. Example: The mutability of weather patterns during hurricane season is astounding and makes it difficult to predict storms.

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malignity

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quality of being disposed to evil; intense ill will. Example: There was a malignity between the two princes who were fighting for the throne.

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docile

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easy to manage or control; obedient. Example: The docile children went to bed without complaining because they were very tired.

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spurn

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to reject. Example: Even the family dog spurned the burnt meatloaf.

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inclemency

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(of the weather) quality of being severe, rough, and stormy. Example: Due to the inclemency of the weather, we were forced to postpone our picnic at the park.

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sufficient

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describing a quantity that can fulfill a need without being abundant; being enough. Example: I am not too hungry, so this salad will be sufficient.

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amiable

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friendly, agreeable. Example: The new neighbors were very amiable when I said hello.

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conciliate

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to overcome the hostility or mistrust of. Example: The shopkeeper tried to conciliate the disgruntled customer.

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cadence

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a regular rhythm or beat. Example: The steady cadence of the drums helped the soldiers march in unison.