ENG 10 Vocab 2/4

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(adj.) hesitant in acting or speaking due to lack of self-confidence; reserved, unassertive

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diffident

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(adj.) unshakable or insistent; (n.) a stone believed to be impenetrably hard

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adamant

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(n.) subtle distinction or variation

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nuance

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(adj.) not to be persuaded, moved, or stopped; relentless

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inexorable

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(adj.) inclined to be merciful; lenient

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clement

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(adj.) kind, dutiful; volunteering services where not needed

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officious

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(adj.) intended for display; plausible rather than demonstrably true

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ostensible

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(n.) a great difference

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disparity

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(adj.) sprightly in manner or appearance; lively

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jaunty

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(n.) a trite phrase or expression; something overly familiar or commonplace

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cliche