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English Vocab WK. 6
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| inadvertent | (ADJ.) resulting from or marked by lack of attention; unintentional, accidental |
| inadvertant (SYN) | (SYN) accidental, unconsidered |
| nominal | (ADJ.) existing in name only, not real; to small to be considered or takes seriously |
| nominal(SYN) | (SYN)token, treiling, inconsequental |
| noncommittal | (ADJ.) not decisive or definite; Unwilling to take a clear position or to say yes or no |
| noncommittal (SYN) | (SYN) cagey, uninformative, playing it safe |
| peculate | (V) to steal something that has been given into one's trust; to take improperly for one's own use |
| peculate (SYN) | (SYN) embezzle, defraud, misappropriate |
| proclivity | (N) a natural or habitual inclination or tendency (especially of human character or behavior) |
| proclivity (SYN) | (SYN) natural bent, penchant, propensity |
| sangfroid | (N) composure or coolness, especially in trying circumstances |
| sangfroid (SYN) | (SYN) poise, self-assurance, equanimity |
| seditious | (ADJ.) resistant to lawful authority; having the purpose of overthrowing an established government |
| seditious (SYN) | (SYN) mutinous, rebellious, subversive |
| tenuous | (ADJ.) thin, slender, not dense; lacking clarity or sharpness; of slight importance or significance; lacking a sound basis, poorly supported |
| tenous (SYN) | (SYN) flimsy, insubstantial,vague, hazy |
| vitriolic | (ADJ.) bitter, sarcastic; highly caustic or biting (like a strong acid) |
| vitriolic (SYN) | (SYN) withering, acerbic, mordant |
| wheedle | (V) to use coaxing or flattery to gain some desired end |
| wheedle (SYN) | (SYN) cajole, sweet-talk |