Unit 9 Vocab Flashcards

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malcontent (noun)

Back

A person who is always or often unhappy or angry about something.

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hypothetical (adj)

Back

Of or serving as a hypothesis. (A hypothesis is a guess based on limited evidence and is a starting point for further investigation.)

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malice (noun)

Back

A desire to cause harm to another person.

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bona fide (adj)

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Real or genuine; made or done in an honest and sincere way.

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scrutiny (noun)

Back

Critical observation or examination.

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admonish (verb)

Back

To tell someone that they have done something wrong.

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rationale (noun)

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A set of reasons or a logical basis for a course of action or a particular belief.

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expedite (verb)

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Make (an action or a process) happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly.

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obscure (verb)

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To keep from being seen, especially by covering.

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obscure (adj)

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Relatively unknown; not readily understood or clearly expressed.