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Unit 3 Words
Vocabulary
Definition | Term |
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Resulting from or marked by lack of attention; unintentional, accidental | inadvertent |
existing in name only, not real; too small to be considered or taken seriously | nominal |
not decisive or definite; unwilling to take a clear positioning or to say yes or no | noncommittal |
to steal something that has been given into one's trust; to take improperly for one's own use | peculate |
a natural or habitual inclination or tendency ( especially of human character or behavior) | proclivity |
composure or coolness, especially in trying circumstances | sangfroid |
resistant to lawful authority; having the purpose of overthrowing an established government | seditious |
thin, slender, not dense; lacking clarity or sharpness, of slight importance or significance; lacking a sound basis, poorly supported | tenuous |
bitter, sarcastic; highly caustic or biting ( like a strong acid) | vitriolic |
to use coaxing or flattery to gain some desired end | wheedle |