Vocab 2 Flashcards

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the protection, backing, or support of a particular person or organization

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aegis (noun)

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An impressive performance or achievement that has been accomplished or managed with great skill.

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tour de force (noun)

Front

uncalled for; given or done free of charge

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gratuitous (adj)

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open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous; questionable in nature

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equivocal (adj)

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Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects; crafty.

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Insidious (adj)

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existing in name only

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nominal (adj)

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slow to act; intended to cause a delay

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dilatory (adj)

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used to refer to something that is one's duty or responsibility

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onus (noun)

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consider to be unworthy of one's consideration

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disdain (verb)

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sly or cunning intelligence

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guile (noun)