Vocabulary #8 Flashcard

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officious

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Adjective: Assertive of authority in an annoyingly domineering way, especially with regard to petty or trivial matters.

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explicit

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Adjective: Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.

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ominous

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Adjective: Giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; threatening.

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premeditated

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Adjective: Thought out or planned beforehand, especially in relation to a crime.

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supple

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Adjective: Bending and moving easily and gracefully; flexible.

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inopportune

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Adjective: Occurring at an inconvenient or inappropriate time.

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musty

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Adjective: Having a stale, moldy, or damp smell; lacking originality.

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venal

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Adjective: Showing or motivated by susceptibility to bribery; corrupt.

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rampant

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Adjective: Flourishing or spreading unchecked; occurring frequently.

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power dynamics

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Noun: The way in which power is distributed and exerted within a relationship or organization.