English 9 List 4

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fiasco

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Something that is a complete failure, especially in a humiliating way.

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placat

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Root meaning: appeased.

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subter

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Root meaning: beneath, below.

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futilus

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Root meaning: vain, worthless.

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sporadic

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Occurring at irregular intervals.

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loquacious

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Excessively talkative.

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precarious

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Not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse.

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balk

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To hesitate or be unwilling to accept an idea or undertaking.

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subterfuge

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Deceit used in order to achieve one's goal.

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allegation

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A claim or assertion that someone has done something illegal or wrong.